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Farient Briefings October 2024 | A Pre-Election Interview with Farient’s Leader
A Pre-Election Interview with Farient’s Leader On the eve of one of the most divisive elections in U.S. history, what lies ahead for corporate governance and executive compensation looms large for boards of directors at all companies. Pay is among the most personal and potentially contentious issues for business,…
Read More > 10.28.2024
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Farient Briefings October 2024 | As Leaders Turn Over
As Leaders Turn Over The number of unexpected CEO departures is on the rise. Benefits of strong succession planning and the costs of poor planning are immense. One indicator of a board’s preparedness in their succession planning is disclosures. Minimal disclosure may show a lack of a defined process,…
Read More > 10.15.2024
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Farient Briefings September 2024 | How to Retain Mission-Critical Talent
How to Retain Mission-Critical Talent CEOs are leaving. The increasing number of sudden CEO exits in recent months spurred Corporate Board Member to team up with Farient Advisors and survey directors on the risk of an unexpected leadership departure. Boards are taking action. See what they are doing to…
Read More > 09.27.2024
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Farient Briefings August 2024 | The Farient Way: Redefining Excellence in Governance at Annual Offsite
The Farient Way: Redefining Excellence in Governance at Annual Offsite Farient Advisors returned to Boston for its annual all-staff Summit. It was an opportunity to explore one of America’s most historic cities while advancing the firm’s collective knowledge of what’s trending in corporate governance, executive compensation, and inside Farient.
Read More > 08.19.2024
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Farient Briefings July 2024: At GECN Group Annual Meeting, PvP, ESG, and Proxy Advisor Issues Dominate
At GECN Group Annual Meeting, PvP, ESG, and Proxy Advisor Issues Dominate Toronto’s Southlea Group recently hosted the annual meeting of the Global Governance and Executive Compensation (GECN) Group. The five partner firms that constitute the GECN Group work on executive compensation and governance issues with clients in more…
Read More > 07.11.2024
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Farient Briefings June 2024: What to Read, Watch, Listen to
What to Read, Watch, Listen to Our annual summer feature returns. Farient colleagues and a plethora of “best” lists were consulted to arrive at this wide-ranging selection of binge-worthy books, films or series, and podcasts. From Sigrid Nunez’s The Vulnerables to the return of Serial to opulent period dramas,…
Read More > 06.11.2024
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Farient Briefings May 2024: The Impressive Rise of Climate Goals in Executive Compensation
The Impressive Rise of Climate Goals in Executive Compensation Commitment to goals matters. A case study on Mastercard’s stakeholder incentives shows the extension of an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) modifier to all employee bonus plans globally—i.e., not just for executives. The expansion in 2022 was intended to encourage…
Read More > 05.29.2024
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Farient Briefings May 2024: Comp Committees’ Remit Stretches Oversight Boundaries
Beyond Pay: Comp Committees’ Remit Stretches Oversight Boundaries It’s no longer just about pay. In the ever-evolving corporate governance landscape, the remit of compensation committees is at a tipping point, says Farient Partner and COO RJ Bannister. In this interview, Bannister expands on the operational skills, practices,…
Read More > 05.15.2024
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Farient Briefings: Value Creation Drives Corporate Commitment to ESG Goals
Value Creation Drives Corporate Commitment to ESG Goals There is no turning back. Corporate focus on long-term value inextricably links to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Despite “anti-woke” sentiment heightened by state and federal politics in the U.S., the business case for adopting sustainability strategies is reflected by…
Read More > 04.23.2024
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Farient Briefings: Farient CEO Calls ESG Backlash ‘A Moment in Time’
Farient CEO Calls ESG Backlash ‘A Moment in Time’ A not-so-chilling effect. In a recent interview with Planet Governance, Robin A. Ferracone, CEO of Farient Advisors, brushed off concerns about ESG backlash affecting corporate governance. “Companies aren’t backing down from their environmental and social commitments,” she asserted, pointing…
Read More > 04.08.2024
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Farient Briefings: A New View of Stakeholder Incentives
A New View of Stakeholder Incentives The trend continues for a fourth consecutive year. New Farient research shows the link between corporate performance on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and executive compensation remains strong. Analyzed are large-, mid-, and small-cap company practices in the U.S. and the linkage between…
Read More > 03.26.2024
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Farient Briefings: A Match Made in London Adds Depth and Scale to Farient
A Match Made in London Adds Depth and Scale to Farient A desire to expand geographic reach while providing greater opportunities for its staff led Robin A. Ferracone, the founder and CEO of Farient Advisors, to undertake a combination between Farient and Remuneration Associates (Rem.n), located in London. The…
Read More > 03.12.2024
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