CEO pay isn’t just salary: There’s also bonuses, stock awards, stock options, and perks. What does the latest report on executive compensation from The Conference Board tell us about pay trends—and the boards that set compensation levels?
Join Steve Odland and guest Dana Etra, Managing Director and head of the Boston office at FW Cook, to dispel public misconceptions about CEO pay, discuss the latest trends and regulations, and explain why corporate jets are suddenly so popular.
(01:14) Understanding CEO Compensation
(04:08) Market Dynamics and Executive Pay
(06:22) Components of Executive Compensation
(07:32) Evolution of Compensation Practices
(14:12) The Role of Independent Directors
(17:48) Trends in Non-Financial Metrics
(19:04) Perks and Pay Ratios
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C-Suite Perspectives is a series hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland. This weekly conversation takes an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®.
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