Designing resilient compensation programs

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Matt Seto, Principal at Meridian Compensation Partners, discusses how boards and compensation committees can design resilient executive compensation programs in the current macroeconomic climate. He talks through the benefits and challenges of diversifying incentive plans, the best practices for setting effective targets, and the types of analysis and data that compensation committees should request from management.

• How can diversification help compensation committees align executive pay with long-term performance and shareholder interests?
• What are the key factors and considerations for setting realistic and motivating targets in incentive plans?