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An Esteemed NED on Rules of Engagement: Clarity, Simplicity, and Consistency
It is difficult to describe Dame Alison Carnwath‘s career. Naturally modest about her achievements, the fact is that she is an extraordinary business leader with a rich background across many fields, which meant we could not cover all her endeavours in one sitting. What we did manage to pack into…
Read More > 11.04.2025
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Blending Culture, Building People: Natalia Mikulich on JTI’s Transformation Journey
Natalia Mikulich has evolved since the acquisition of R.J. Reynolds to find herself at the forefront of managing people, rewards, and the digital integration of human resources in a company where Japanese ownership embarks on global expansion: JTI (Japan Tobacco International). In 1999, Japan Tobacco Inc. acquired…
Read More > 10.20.2025
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A Deeper Dive into the 2025 AGM Season
The 2025 AGM season has seen significant change across the market, as companies react to the Investment Association’s revised Principles of Remuneration published in October 2024. However, material changes require a revised Directors’ Remuneration Policy (“Policy”) to be put to shareholders. Therefore, while it has been a year of material…
Read More > 10.08.2025
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A Fiercely Independent Asset to Pension Fund Oversight
Catherine Claydon has blazed trails in pension fund oversight. Since leaving Goldman Sachs in London, where she was Managing Director in the Pension Advisory Group, she has devoted her expertise to independent trustee directorships in what many consider a highly specialised form of investment. She was the first woman named…
Read More > 09.18.2025
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Farient Calls for Overhaul of UK Remuneration Market
While not the sole factor, executive remuneration practices continue to impact the competitiveness of the UK market for executive talent and IPOs. Changes to date have been a positive step, but Farient believes that more significant structural modifications could further support UK efforts to become more globally competitive. Farient believes…
Read More > 09.10.2025
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Culture Over Cash: Rethinking Rewards with Peter Newhouse
Now widely known for his insights on incentive compensation, executive pay, and talent management, Peter Newhouse has helped shape the reward consulting landscape in the UK. He has a reputation for clarity on these subjects. Simon Patterson spoke to Peter to learn more about his ideas and…
Read More > 06.17.2025
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Shifting Markets: Adoption of Hybrid LTIPs on the Rise
In recent years, a growing shift among companies, shareholders, and proxy advisors toward more flexible and tailored approaches to executive remuneration has occurred. One of the emerging themes coming out of this AGM season is the increased consideration and adoption of hybrid incentive plans. A hybrid plan combines performance share…
Read More > 06.09.2025
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Revised UK Stewardship Code Published by FRC
On June 3, the FRC published the revised UK 2026 Stewardship Code (“the Code”), after extensive stakeholder consultation on the existing (2020) Code. The new Code is intended to be less prescriptive and more flexible. By streamlining reporting requirements for signatories to the Code, whilst increasing transparency,…
Read More > 06.04.2025
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Executive Remuneration in Times of Uncertainty
Uncertainty has seemingly become the new norm. In recent years, Boards of Directors have had to navigate significant disruption brought about by a global pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the resulting supply chain disruption and cost-of-living crisis. However, even these have been surpassed by the uncertainty of recent months.
Read More > 04.11.2025
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Influencing Success: How Board Members Make a Difference
In our continuing series of one-on-one interviews with influential businesspeople in corporate governance, Farient Partner Simon Patterson recently caught up with Stuart Sinclair. In his executive career, Stuart has held management roles in banking, consulting, and insurance in the UK and internationally. He is the former CEO…
Read More > 04.09.2025
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FTSE 100 CEO Succession: The Price of Choosing the Right Leader
Nothing is more critical for Boards than selecting the right CEO to drive long-term success. While succession planning is a key part of the equation, there are times when looking outside of the organisation is necessary. Our latest findings highlight significant differences in remuneration practices between internal and external CEO…
Read More > 04.07.2025
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The City Remuneration Summit 2025
London City’s business, financial services, and governance elite will convene for the annual City & Financial Global Remuneration Summit on 1 May 2025. A noontime panel, led by Farient Partner Stephen Cahill, will examine the impact of the revised “Principles of Remuneration”, published last…
Read More > 03.27.2025
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