The Executive Compensation Podcast

How Incentive Plans Shape Executive Behavior

Every incentive plan teaches. It teaches executives which outcomes matter, which tradeoffs are acceptable, and which behaviors the organization is prepared to reward aga

The Difference Between Activity and Value Creation

Not all performance creates value, and not all motion deserves to be rewarded. In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Virginia Rhodes, Ryan Harvey, and D

Translating Strategy Into 3 Measurable Outcomes

A strategy can sound disciplined until the board has to decide what it will actually measure. In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Ryan Harvey, Darren

Is Your Incentive Plan Actually Tied to Strategy?

What happens when an incentive plan looks polished on paper but has quietly drifted away from the business strategy it was supposed to support? In this episode of The E

Welcome To The Executive Compensation Podcast

Welcome to The Executive Compensation Podcast from Meridian Compensation Partners. Executive compensation grows more complex every year, and with it grows Compensation C

Major Changes Ahead for Executive Pay Disclosure and Oversight

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Ed Hauder, Principal at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Ed examines the major regulatory, disclosure and proxy advisor developmen

Equity Usage — Managing the Compensation Committee’s Largest Investment

On today’s episode, Dan Kaufman, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, based in Atlanta, breaks down why equity can be the biggest compensation bet a board make

A Fresh Look at Stock Ownership Guidelines

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jeff Keckley and Ron Rosenthal, both Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Jeff and Ron break down the purpose of stock ow

The Evolving Role of the Executive Chair in Corporate Governance

On today’s episode, Virginia Rhodes, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, explains how the executive chair blends board leadership with hands-on strategy, when

Back to Basics–Annual Incentive Design

On this latest episode, Jared Berman, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, unpacks the fundamentals of annual incentive design. He explains what qualifies as

Back to Basics: Fundamentals of Market Benchmarking

On today’s episode, Jared Berman, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, unpacks the fundamentals of market benchmarking and peer group development, explaining w

Using Holding Power as a Strategic Governance Tool

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jim Kzirian, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Jim unpacks the concept of holding power, explaining how it can be used a

Are Your Long-Term Incentives Working?

Jim Heim, Partner, and Kartik Balaram, Principal, both of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, share practical insights on how compensation committees can evaluate and re

Executive Perks Make a Cautious Return Amid Rising Security Concerns

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Patrick Powers, Partner, and Rosie Newman, Principal, both at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Patrick and Rosie explain how execu

How Compensation Committees Should Be Spending Their Off-Season

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Chris Havey, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Chris shares practical strategies for maximizing the value of Q2 and Q3 c

Engaging With Shareholders on Executive Compensation

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Tom McNeill and Donald Kalfen, both Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. They explore the strategic importance of engaging

Republished Episode - Evaluating Executive Pay Relative to Company Performance

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jamie McGough, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Jamie discusses strategies for evaluating the alignment between executi

Executive Transitions — Key Questions Every Comp Committee Should Ask About Equity Treatment Upon Retirement

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Partner Gerard Leider and Head of Research and Content, Principal Edward Hauder, both of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Gerard

Five Items That Should Be on Your Compensation Committee Agenda in 2025

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Tina Murphy, Principal, and Daniel Rodda, Partner, at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Daniel and Tina outline five essential agen

Understanding Compensation Governance Trends and Incentive Design in 2024

On today's episode, we’re joined by Senior Consultant Sam Bricker and Compensation Consultant Tyler Papineau, both of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Sam and Tyler d