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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
Briefs
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
Briefs
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
Briefs
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
Briefs
Recognition and Appreciation: Magic Ingredients for Employee Engagement and Investment
Doctor or engineer? The answer to that question helped shape the career of Diana Fayad, International Total Rewards Leader at GE Vernova, which employs approximately 75,000 in 100-plus countries. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, GE Vernova completed its spin-off from GE and officially began operations as a standalone…
Read More > 01.30.2025
Briefs
Farient’s Top Five Predictions for 2025
The executive remuneration landscape in the UK is changing. Over the last 12 months, we have seen greater willingness among companies, shareholders, and proxy advisors to move away from a ‘one size fits all’ to a more pragmatic, flexible, and tailored approach. Our view is that this is a necessary…
Read More > 01.20.2025
Research
Global Companies Show Progress on Climate Incentives
“The surge in the use of environmental measures in executive incentive plans highlights how companies are leveraging remuneration 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 and fifth…
Read More > 01.08.2025
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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
Briefs
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 > 10.28.2024
In the News
America is Becoming Less “Woke”—The Economist
The “anti-woke” backlash in the U.S. has not dislodged DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) entirely, but there are signs that DEI’s popularity both among the public and in the corporate world has peaked. Among these signs, according to Farient data cited by The Economist,…
Read More > 09.24.2024
In the News
Three Things To Know About Corporate DEI Rollbacks—Financial Times
The backlash against corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including those focused on using DEI metrics in executive pay, is real but may be exaggerated, reports the Financial Times, which cites Farient data. Though shareholder support…
Read More > 09.09.2024
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