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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
Briefs
Rethinking Executive Pay: Farient Explores New Governance Challenges
As Farient Advisors continues to expand globally, with teams now operating across four offices on two continents, this year’s all-staff offsite meeting took on heightened importance. With a focus on the evolving landscape of executive compensation, corporate governance, and talent management, the annual Summit provided a platform…
Read More > 08.19.2024
Briefs
At GECN Group Annual Meeting, PvP, ESG, and Proxy Advisor Issues Dominate
The very idea of “global governance” was once oxymoronic. Those days are long past, as evidenced by the range of common cross-border policy and practice issues that dominated discussions at the annual meeting of the Global Governance and Executive Compensation (GECN) Group. The annual meeting serves to enrich, inform, and…
Read More > 07.11.2024
In the News
US Executive Pay Rises at Fastest Rate in 15 Years—Financial Times
With US executive pay increasing overall in conjunction with Elon Musk prevailing in getting his historically large compensation package, many are questioning why pay is skyrocketing, according to this Financial Times article by Patrick Temple-West. But according to Farient founder and CEO Robin Ferracone, companies are motivated to pay more…
Read More > 06.17.2024
Briefs
Our Annual Roundup of What to Read, Watch, and Listen to
Cue up George Gershwin’s Summertime and read our third annual installment of what to read, watch, and listen to, a rich blend of books, film, and podcast recommendations. This year’s approach was to consult our savviest colleagues and the many “best of” lists. The result? A broad…
Read More > 06.11.2024
Briefs
Corporate Commitment to ESG Driven by Value Creation
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, the business case for adopting sustainability strategies is reflected by the growing number of companies in multiple geographies and industries that incorporate…
Read More > 04.23.2024
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