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To Infinity and Beyond | Farient Briefings
To Infinity and Beyond Leadership transitions at The Walt Disney Co. tend to be as consequential as they are closely scrutinized, and Bob Iger’s impending retirement is no exception. Next month, after two decades defining the company’s strategic direction—and a brief return to stabilize operations after a failed…
Read More > 02.12.2026
Briefs
The Magic of Disney
When The Walt Disney Company hands the keys to its kingdom to Josh W. D’Amaro next month, it signals a subtle but telling shift in how it pays for leadership. Outgoing chief executive Robert A. Iger, one of corporate America’s most highly compensated and closely watched CEOs, exits with a…
Read More > 02.12.2026
Briefs
The ‘Boomerang CEO’ Phenomenon: Why Boards Bring Leaders Back
The term “boomerang CEO” refers to a chief executive who leaves a company—through retirement, succession, or board transition—only to be rehired later to reassume the top role. While often perceived as unusual, the practice has recurred across major public companies, particularly during periods of operational stress or leadership breakdowns. Boards…
Read More > 02.12.2026
In the News
$14 Trillion Asset Manager BlackRock Unveils its Newest Weapon in Wall Street ‘Alts’ Talent War: Profit Sharing from Private Markets—Fortune
As competition for private markets talent accelerates, Farient Advisors Partner and COO R.J. Bannister provides clear perspective on how carried interest is reshaping executive pay in private markets. Speaking with Fortune, Bannister explained that “There has been a flow of talent from the public company investment sector to the private…
Read More > 01.30.2026
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An End to One-Size-Fits-All Proxy Voting | Farient Briefings
An End to One-Size-Fits-All Proxy Voting Proxy voting is being shaken up like never before. A new executive order from the Trump administration is putting ISS and Glass Lewis under the microscope, targeting their influence on environmental, social, and governance issues and demanding more transparency and regulatory examinations.
Read More > 01.28.2026
Briefs
Resurrecting History: ISS Lengthens ‘Look-backs’ for P4P Tests
In December 2025, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced changes to its quantitative tests used to assess CEO pay for performance. Three tests, Relative Degree of Alignment (RDA), Multiple of Median (MOM), and Financial Performance Assessment (FPA), will now use longer time horizons for shareholder meetings starting February 2026. These changes…
Read More > 01.27.2026
Briefs
Proxy Advisors Face Heat from Executive Order, AI Adoption
The proxy-voting ecosystem is entering an unprecedented period of disruption. A Trump administration executive order, JPMorgan’s artificially intelligent voting, and sweeping policy changes from ISS and Glass Lewis are reshaping governance norms. In short, boards and management can expect tighter regulatory oversight, diminished influence of traditional proxy advisors, and a…
Read More > 01.27.2026
In the News
Marc Hodak Featured in the Journal of Applied Corporate Finance
Farient partner Marc Hodak‘s decades-long contributions to executive compensation, incentive design, and corporate governance were highlighted in Columbia University Business School’s Journal of Applied Corporate Finance. In the editors’ introductory note to the current issue—written by longtime Journal of Applied Corporate Finance editors Don Chew and John McCormack—Hodak is introduced in…
Read More > 01.15.2026
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The Dawn of AI’s Impact on Comp Committees | Farient Briefings
The Dawn of AI’s Impact on Comp Committees Compensation committees should be asking, “Are we paying our leaders to win in the age of AI?” To answer this, committees must adopt proactive oversight—establishing clear, AI-related performance goals and directly linking them to executive evaluations and incentive structures. For…
Read More > 01.13.2026
Briefs
The Dawn of AI’s Impact on Comp Committees
Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming business models—it’s reshaping the way boards think about executive pay. While no regulations currently mandate linking compensation to AI oversight, the technology’s strategic weight is undeniable. Companies across industries are racing to harness AI, and compensation committees—once focused narrowly on pay and performance—now face an…
Read More > 01.13.2026
In the News
Trump Bans ‘Short Term Metrics,’ Floats $5 Million Pay Cap for Defense Execs—Agenda
Executive orders many be coming for CEO pay. Robin Ferracone, CEO of Farient Advisors, emphasized in Agenda that boards should move quickly following a new executive order from the…
Read More > 01.12.2026
Research
Global CEO Pay: U.S. Leads, Tech Titans Surge, Performance Equity Prevails
How much do CEOs really earn—and why? The latest GECN Group preliminary report reveals that U.S. chief executives continue to command the highest pay globally, while also delivering outsized shareholder returns. Dive into fresh insights on how CEO compensation is shifting across regions, industries, and incentive structures, with tech leaders…
Read More > 12.18.2025
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