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The Resignation Email Arrives at 6:12 A.M. What Now? | Farient Briefings
The Resignation Email Arrives at 6:12 A.M. What Now? The next generation of CEO transition planning isn’t about names in a binder. It’s about knowing where leadership risk is building before it becomes a crisis. Now in its fourth year, Corporate Board Member (CBM) and…
Read More > 08.20.2026
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The Resignation Email Arrives at 6:12 A.M. What Now?
The essential question isn’t whether pay belongs in succession planning, but when and how to use it. Compensation can help retain critical leaders and reinforce a clear talent strategy, but it should be designed into the plan years before a transition or crisis—not deployed mainly as a reactive counteroffer when…
Read More > 08.17.2026
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Cracker Barrel to Pay for Former CEO’s Security After Firestorm—Bloomberg
Farient Advisors Partner and COO R.J. Bannister was featured in Bloomberg‘s coverage of Cracker Barrel’s decision to fund indefinite security services for outgoing CEO Julie Masino after her departure. It’s a rare move, coming amid intense public backlash over the company’s since-reversed branding changes. Speaking to Bloomberg, Bannister noted just…
Read More > 07.29.2026
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Annual Read, Watch, Listen Recommendations | Farient Briefings
Annual Read, Watch, Listen Recommendations If there is a common thread across this year’s recommendations, it’s governance under pressure. From AI oversight and geopolitical uncertainty to succession, workforce transformation, and stakeholder expectations, today’s board agenda is expanding faster than ever. These books, series, and podcasts won’t simply entertain…
Read More > 07.21.2026
Briefs
What to Read, Watch, and Listen To | Summer 2026 Edition
Summer reading lists are everywhere. Ours comes with a board agenda. Farient’s “Read, Watch, and Listen” feature returns in this summertime issue of our newsletter with books, TV series, and podcasts that make beach chairs, long flights, or languid days a little more strategic—covering AI, succession, incentives, innovation, and the…
Read More > 07.13.2026
In the News
Debate Over Who Should Teach Workers AI—Business Insider
As AI rapidly changes the workplace, companies are grappling with a new question: Who is responsible for helping employees build AI skills? In Business Insider, Farient COO R.J. Bannister shared his perspective on why AI learning should be a shared responsibility between employers and employees. Bannister noted that most professional…
Read More > 07.06.2026
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More Detail, Less Clarity in Pay Disclosures | Farient Briefings
More Detail, Less Clarity in Pay Disclosures Executive compensation disclosures are getting longer, but not always clearer. Many U.S. companies still fall short in explaining the rationale behind pay decisions, leaving investors with detail instead of insight. Stronger narrative disclosure can…
Read More > 06.30.2026
Briefs
Pay Disclosures Still Miss the Mark
More than 15 years after say-on-pay became mandatory in the U.S., executive compensation disclosure still leaves many investors wanting more. Proxy statements have grown longer and more detailed, yet one core concern persists: too many companies still do not clearly explain how the compensation committee arrived at its pay decisions.
Read More > 06.30.2026
In the News
If You Want Your CEO to Be Happier, Perhaps Pay Them Less—Agenda
Farient Chief Data Officer Eric Hoffmann was featured in Agenda discussing whether increasingly complex long-term incentive (LTI) plans are delivering the outcomes boards intend. The article explores emerging research suggesting that simpler compensation structures centered on salary and annual bonuses may be more effective at motivating executives than large, multi-year…
Read More > 06.29.2026
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How SpaceX’s Debut Stacks Up Against Other Major IPOs—Fortune
As global attention remains fixed on SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, Fortune once again turned to Farient Advisors for insight into the forces driving the company’s extraordinary valuation. In a follow-up story examining how SpaceX’s debut compares to the largest IPOs in history, Fortune highlighted commentary from Farient Chief Data Officer Eric…
Read More > 06.29.2026
In the News
Investor Support for Executive Pay Rises Even As Awards Rocket—Financial Times
Farient Partner and COO R.J. Bannister was featured in a Financial Times story on rising investor support for executive pay packages, even as their compensation reaches new highs and one-time mega grants become more common. Bannister noted that companies must clearly communicate the rationale behind outsized pay awards and proactively…
Read More > 06.16.2026
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Fewer SEC Mandates, More Boardroom Judgment | Farient Briefings
Fewer SEC Mandates, More Boardroom Judgment The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is retreating from some of its most expansive disclosure ambitions, but the result is not a lighter burden for boards. Under SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins, the agency is recasting what counts as material — from…
Read More > 06.10.2026
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