We specialize in addressing the needs of the following client groups:

• Management Teams

  • Board-ready analytics and logic for executive pay actions that weave a compelling story.

  • An experienced and frank sparring partner for management’s proposals prior to disclosure to the committee or their consultant.

  • Initial data and insights for highly sensitive executive compensation matters.

  • An annual proxy peer review of all aspects of pay for those looking for “just the facts,” as opposed to consulting opinions.

  • Candidate research to determine pay opportunity history, unvested holdings, estimated realized/realizable pay and implied risk/return appetite.

  • Alternative, data-supported perspectives to better tell management’s unique story.

  • Holding power analyses to estimate current and projected retention strength of programs.

  • Ownership levels and guideline practices compared against peers.

  • Assessment of provisions and projected payout values under various termination scenarios.

• Individual Executives

  • Analytics and logic to optimize executive’s pay outcomes.

  • An experienced and frank sparring partner for any pay related negotiation.

  • Access to databases with recent new hire practices and special actions in the marketplace.

  • One-on-one coaching/refreshing in the area of executive compensation (New CEOs, CFOs and CHROs).

  • Periodic assessment of current market value to identify pay level shortfalls or missed opportunities.

  • Documentation of value creation and pay histories (Executive Report Card).

  • Assessment of pay and performance alignment from the executive’s perspective.

  • Holding power analysis to estimate buyout value.

  • Assessment of provisions and projected payout values under various termination scenarios.

• Boards

  • Training sessions for compensation committee members.

  • Access to interim CEO and CFO databases.

  • Additional prep or data for sensitive transactional situations or contract renewals.

  • Prospective or current board members interested in determining current market rate for Board members.

  • Management of independent compensation committee consultant selection process.

• Other Service Providers

  • Filling the data and pay practices gap for executive contract attorneys, executive recruiters, and financial planners.

  • Committee consultants requiring specialty database access under time constraints.

• Specialty Organizations

  • Compensation negotiation training sessions for groups with C-suite executives.

• Media

  • Business reporters looking to better understand executive pay practices or specific executive arrangements.