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Boards Recruit More Specialists as Committees Face Pressure to Perform—Agenda
Human capital is up and strategy is down among the skills sought by S&P 500 companies for new directors. Farient Advisors’ Founder and CEO Robin Ferracone cites the increasing specialization of board committees, particularly in compensation governance. Drawing on Farient’s analysis of the 50 largest US public companies, the Agenda article…
Read More > 05.27.2025
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UnitedHealth’s Returning CEO to Get $61 Million Pay Package—Wall Street Journal
In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal, Farient Advisors’ Chief Data Officer Eric Hoffmann provided expert commentary on the striking $61 million compensation package awarded to Stephen Hemsley, who is returning as CEO of UnitedHealth. With Hemsley’s return being the latest example of a ”boomerang”…
Read More > 05.16.2025
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Surging Stock Made Palantir’s Alex Karp $6.8 Billion Richer Last Year—Fortune
Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s eye-popping $6.8 billion compensation package in 2024—driven by a 340% surge in company stock—has placed him among the nation’s highest “actually paid” executives, despite receiving no new stock grants since the company’s 2020 IPO. This case underscores how founder equity and early option…
Read More > 05.05.2025
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First American’s CEO Exit Underscores Need for Succession Readiness—Fortune
In the wake of First American Financial’s termination of CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio following his arrest for assault, Fortune explored the broader governance and compensation implications of the case. The article highlights how boards navigate reputational risk, contractual obligations, and leadership transitions in unexpected scenarios.
Read More > 04.23.2025
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Understanding the Rise in CEO Departures—Corporate Board Member
Record high CEO departures are happening now. This intensifies the need for boards to anticipate and manage leadership transitions. Corporate Board Member explores the underlying causes—ranging from “change fatigue” to the pace of disruption—and outlines practical strategies for mitigating executive exits. In the article, Farient Advisors’ Partner…
Read More > 04.15.2025
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Intel’s new CEO could reap more than $400 million—Fortune
In a deep dive into Intel’s high-stakes compensation package for its new CEO, Fortune featured insights from Farient Advisors, highlighting the performance-driven structure of Lip-Bu Tan’s pay plan. According to Farient’s analysis, Tan’s potential earnings could exceed $400 million—but only if he successfully triples Intel’s stock price and outperforms the…
Read More > 03.18.2025
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Trump’s FBI Pick Stands to Make Millions From Fashion Brand Shein—Wall Street Journal
A recent Wall Street Journal report reveals that Kash Patel, the nominee to become the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), stands to earn millions from an investment in Shein, the Chinese-founded fast-fashion powerhouse. Patel’s stake underscores the growing entanglement of business and politics,…
Read More > 02.20.2025
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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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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
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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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Directors Willing to Walk a ‘Delicate’ Line on Retention Awards—Agenda
Investors and proxy advisors may not always approve of special awards to top executives, but directors are increasingly willing to risk backlash to keep or attract leading talent, according to new research from Farient and Corporate Board Member. In this Agenda article, Farient’s R.J. Bannister dissects the…
Read More > 10.15.2024
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New C-Suite Appointments Soar Amid Declining Executive Tenures—Agenda
New research from Farient and Corporate Board Member have found an accelerating shortening of CEO tenures and rising worries among boards about executive turnover. This article in Agenda discusses the challenges for boards, citing the Farient/CBM research and Partner and COO R.J. Bannister. Bannister mentions that for…
Read More > 10.07.2024
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