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Gauging the Impact of the Next U.S. President—And an Early Preview of Compensation Issues in 2025
On the eve of one of the most divisive and important elections in U.S. history, what lies ahead in the sphere of executive compensation looms large for boards of directors at all companies. Pay is among the most personal and potentially contentious issues for business, with repercussions for society and…
Read More > 01.20.2025
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Farient Briefings January 2025 | Global Companies Show Progress on Climate Incentives
Global Companies Show Progress on Climate Incentives “The surge in the use of environmental measures in executive incentive plans highlights how companies are leveraging compensation structures to spur climate action,” writes Farient CEO Robin A. Ferracone in the foreword to the 2025 Global Trends in Stakeholder Incentives: Climate Strategies…
Read More > 01.08.2025
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Global Companies Show Progress on Climate Incentives
“The surge in the use of environmental measures in executive incentive plans highlights how companies are leveraging compensation structures to spur climate action,” writes Farient CEO Robin A. Ferracone in the foreword to the 2025 Global Trends in Stakeholder Incentives: Climate Strategies and Incentives for Corporate Sustainability. The eighth annual…
Read More > 01.08.2025
In the News
Renewed Urgency for Deeper Succession Planning After Shooting—Agenda
Corporate boards are re-evaluating succession strategies with heightened urgency in the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s brazen murder in midtown Manhattan on December 4, 2024. While CEO succession planning is a top board priority, the tragedy underscores the critical need for robust succession planning. Farient Advisors COO R.J. Bannister…
Read More > 01.08.2025
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Farient Briefings December 2024 | A Perfect Match: McCormick Takes Helm at Storied CII
A Perfect Match: McCormick Takes Helm at Storied CII The Council of Institutional Investors (CII), which oversees a membership representing $60 trillion in managed assets, welcomed its new executive director well-regarded in governance circles. In a recent interview with Farient Briefings, Robert (Bob) McCormick talks about taking the helm…
Read More > 12.16.2024
Briefs
Prepping for Proxy Season
Proxy advisors Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis (GL) released their 2025 policy recommendations. In a word, they are subtle. Glass Lewis’s 2025 policy update, issued in late-November, is final. ISS opened its policy recommendations for comment around the same time and expects…
Read More > 12.16.2024
Briefs
A Perfect Match: McCormick Takes Helm at Storied CII
When the Council of Institutional Investors (CII) search committee sought a successor for the role of executive director, they needed to look no further than Robert (Bob) McCormick. His deep governance experience—law school grad, director of investment proxy research at Fidelity Investments, chief policy officer at Glass Lewis, and, most…
Read More > 12.16.2024
In the News
Corporate Governance 101: How A Simple Health Check Can Uncover Hidden Issues—TechBullion
Corporate governance is crucial for organizational health. A simple health check can uncover hidden issues and ensure long-term sustainability. As Farient Partner Marc Hodak emphasizes in this article derived from his recent appearance at Diligent’s user conference, good corporate governance is essential. By examining…
Read More > 11.21.2024
Briefs
More Turnover at the Top
Amid a surge of high-profile CEO departures, some boards are being caught off guard. Corporate Board Member and Farient Advisors surveyed public company directors this past June-July to see how they’re handling this growing risk. The research uncovers how boards are anticipating and preparing…
Read More > 11.15.2024
Briefs
Advancing Talent Governance
The board’s trust in the CHRO is essential. That was one topic surfaced by a distinguished panel addressing talent risks and human capital management before an audience of directors, investors, and governance professionals. Co-hosted by Farient Advisors and Paul Hastings at the law firm’s…
Read More > 11.11.2024
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Farient Briefings November 2024 | Advancing Talent Governance
Advancing Talent Governance The board’s trust in the CHRO is essential. That was one topic surfaced by a distinguished panel addressing talent risks and human capital management before an audience of directors, investors, and governance professionals. Co-hosted by Farient Advisors and Paul Hastings at the law firm’s Manhattan office,…
Read More > 11.11.2024
In the News
From Intern to CEO: Does it Pay to be a Company Lifer?—The Financial Times
The recent appointment of Elliott Hill as Nike’s CEO has sparked a discussion about the merits of promoting “lifers” within organizations. While company veterans like Hill offer deep institutional knowledge and loyalty, there are concerns about potential drawbacks. Quoted in The Financial Times, R.J. Bannister, partner at…
Read More > 10.29.2024
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