Implications of CEO Assassination on Executive and Employee Security
Our Privacy Policy has been updated! The Conference Board uses cookies to improve our website, enhance your experience, and deliver relevant messages and offers about our products. Detailed information on the use of cookies on this site is provided in our cookie policy. For more information on how The Conference Board collects and uses personal data, please visit our privacy policy. By continuing to use this Site or by clicking "OK", you acknowledge our privacy policy and consent to the use of cookies.  Our Privacy Policy has been updated! Detailed information on the use of cookies on this site is provided in our cookie policy and our privacy policy. 
TCB Tourch
Loading...
  • logoImage
  •  
    • US
    • EUROPE
    • ASIA

  • 2

    Close
    • Insights
        • Insights
        • Explore by Center
          • Explore by Center

          • CED
            Committee for Economic Development

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Environmental, Social & Governance

          • Human Capital

          • Marketing & Communications
        • Explore by Content Type
          • Explore by Content Type

          • Reports

          • Webcasts

          • Podcasts

          • Charts & Infographics
        • Trending Topics
          • Trending Topics

          • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

          • 2024 Elections

          • Geopolitics

          • US Economic Forecast

          • Sustainability

          • Future of Work
    • Events
        • Events
        • Upcoming Events
          • Upcoming Events

          • 2025: A Year In Preview

          • Corporate Communications: Driving the Business Forward

          • 25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - New York

          • ESG Leadership Awards Dinner

          • 2025 ESG Summit

          • 25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - San Diego

          • Explore all Upcoming Events

        • Member-Exclusive Programs
          • Member-Exclusive Programs

          • Center Briefings

          • Experts Live

          • Roundtables

          • Working Groups

          • Expert Briefings

    • Data
        • Data

        • Consumer Confidence Index

        • Data Central

        • TCB Benchmarking

        • Employment Trends Index

        • Global Economic Outlook

        • Leading Economic Indicators

        • Help Wanted OnLine

        • Labor Markets

        • Measure of CEO Confidence

        • Human Capital Benchmarking &
          Data Analytics

        • CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard

    • Centers
        • Centers
        • Our Centers
          • Our Centers

          • Committee for Economic Development

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Environmental, Social & Governance

          • Human Capital

          • Marketing & Communications
        • Center Membership
          • Center Membership

          • What Is a Center?

          • Benefits of Center Membership

          • Join a Center

    • Councils
        • Councils
        • Find a Council
          • Find a Council

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Environmental, Social & Governance

          • Human Capital

          • Marketing & Communications
        • Council Membership
          • Council Membership

          • What is a Council?

          • Benefits of Council Membership

          • Apply to a Council

    • Membership
        • Membership
        • Why Become a Member?
          • Why Become a Member?

          • Benefits of Membership

          • Check if Your Organization is a Member

          • Speak to a Membership Associate
        • Types of Membership
          • Types of Membership

          • Council

          • Committee for Economic Development

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Environmental, Social & Governance

          • Human Capital

          • Marketing & Communications

        • Already a Member?
          • Already a Member?

          • Sign In to myTCB®

          • Executive Communities

          • Member-Exclusive Programs

    • About Us
        • About Us
        • Who We Are
          • Who We Are

          • About Us

          • In the News

          • Press Releases

          • Our History

          • Support Our Work

          • Locations

          • Contact Us

        • Our Community
          • Our Community

          • Our Leadership

          • Our Experts

          • Trustees

          • Voting Members

          • Global Counsellors

          • Careers

          • This Week @ TCB

    • Careers
    • This Week @ TCB
    • Sign In to myTCB®
      • US
      • EUROPE
      • ASIA
    • Insights
      • Insights
      • Explore by Center
        • Explore by Center

        • CED
          Committee for Economic Development

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Environmental, Social & Governance

        • Human Capital

        • Marketing & Communications

      • Explore by Content Type
        • Explore by Content Type

        • Reports

        • Webcasts

        • Podcasts

        • Charts & Infographics

      • Trending Topics
        • Trending Topics

        • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

        • 2024 Elections

        • Geopolitics

        • US Economic Forecast

        • Sustainability

        • Future of Work

    • Events
      • Events
      • Upcoming Events
        • Upcoming Events

        • 2025: A Year In Preview

        • Corporate Communications: Driving the Business Forward

        • 25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - New York

        • ESG Leadership Awards Dinner

        • 2025 ESG Summit

        • 25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - San Diego

        • Explore all Upcoming Events

      • Member-Exclusive Programs
        • Member-Exclusive Programs

        • Center Briefings

        • Experts Live

        • Roundtables

        • Working Groups

        • Expert Briefings

    • Data
      • Data

      • Consumer Confidence Index

      • Data Central

      • TCB Benchmarking

      • Employment Trends Index

      • Global Economic Outlook

      • Leading Economic Indicators

      • Help Wanted OnLine

      • Labor Markets

      • Measure of CEO Confidence

      • Human Capital Benchmarking & Data Analytics

      • CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard
    • Centers
      • Centers
      • Our Centers
        • Our Centers

        • Committee for Economic Development

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Environmental, Social & Governance

        • Human Capital

        • Marketing & Communications

      • Center Membership
        • Center Membership

        • What is a Center?

        • Benefits of Center Membership

        • Join a Center

    • Councils
      • Councils
      • Find a Council
        • Find a Council

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Environmental, Social & Governance

        • Human Capital

        • Marketing & Communications
      • Council Membership
        • Council Membership

        • What is a Council?

        • Benefits of Council Membership

        • Apply to a Council

    • Membership
      • Membership
      • Why Become a Member?
        • Why Become a Member?

        • Benefits of Membership

        • Check if Your Organization is a Member

        • Speak to a Membership Associate

      • Types of Membership
        • Types of Membership

        • Council

        • Committee for Economic Development

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Environmental, Social & Governance

        • Human Capital

        • Marketing & Communications

      • Already a Member?
        • Already a Member?

        • Sign In to myTCB®

        • Executive Communities

        • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Who We Are
        • Who We Are

        • About Us

        • In the News

        • Press Releases

        • This Week @ TCB

        • Our History

        • Support Our Work

        • Locations

        • Contact Us

      • Our Community
        • Our Community

        • Our Leadership

        • Our Experts

        • Trustees

        • Voting Members

        • Global Counsellors

        • Careers

        • This Week @ TCB

    • Careers
    • Sign In to myTCB®
    • Download TCB Insights App
  • Insights
    Insights

    Our research and analysis have helped the world's leading companies navigate challenges and seize opportunities for over 100 years.

    Explore All Research

    Economic Indicators

    • Explore by Center
    • CED
      Committee for Economic Development
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Environmental, Social & Governance
    • Human Capital
    • Marketing & Communications
    • Explore by Content Type
    • Reports
    • Webcasts
    • Podcasts
    • Charts & Infographics
    • Trending Topics
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • 2024 Elections
    • Geopolitics
    • US Economic Forecast
    • Sustainability
    • Future of Work
  • Events
    Events

    Our in-person and virtual events offer unmatched opportunities for professional development, featuring top experts and practitioners.

    See Everything Happening This Week

    Sponsor a Program

    • Upcoming Events

      • 2025: A Year In Preview

      February 04 - 05, 2025

      Corporate Communications: Driving the Business Forward

      March 06 - 07, 2025

      25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - New York

      April 08 - 09, 2025

    •  

      • ESG Leadership Awards Dinner

      April 23, 2025

      2025 ESG Summit

      April 24 - 25, 2025

      25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - San Diego

      May 01 - 02, 2025

    • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • Center Briefings
    • Experts Live
    • Roundtables
    • Working Groups
    • Expert Briefings
    • Explore by Type
    • Events
    • Webcasts
    • Podcasts
    • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • Center Briefings
    • Experts Live
    • Roundtables
    • Working Groups
    • Expert Briefings
  • Data
    Corporate Disclosure Data

    TCB Benchmarking

    Real-time data & analytical tools to benchmark your governance, compensation, environmental, human capital management (HCM) and social practices against US public companies.

    Economic Data

    Consumer Confidence Index

    US consumers' thoughts on the economy, jobs, finances and more

    Data Central

    One-stop, member-exclusive portal for the entire suite of indicators

    Labor Markets

    Covering all aspects of labor markets, from monthly development to long-term trends

    Measure of CEO Confidence

    Examines the health of the US economy from the perspective of CEOs

     

    Employment Trends Index

    Monthly, forward-looking composite of eight proven labor-market indicators

    Global Economic Outlook

    Track the latest short-, medium-, and long-term growth outlooks for 77 economies

    Leading Economic Indicators

    Track the state of the business cycle for 12 global economies across Asia and Europe

    Help Wanted OnLine

    Track the status of job markets across the US through online job listings

    Other Featured Data

    Human Capital Analytics Tools

    Tools to understand human capital management and corporate performance

    CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard

    Tracks the impact, resources, and satisfaction of CMOs and CCOs

  • Centers
    Centers

    Centers offer access to world-class experts, research, events, and senior executive communities.

    Our Centers
    • Committee for Economic Development
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Environmental, Social & Governance
    • Human Capital
    • Marketing & Communications
    Center Membership
    • What Is a Center?
    • Benefits of Center Membership
    • Join a Center
  • Councils
    Councils

    Councils are invitation-only, peer-led communities of senior executives that come together to exchange knowledge, accelerate career development, and advance their function.

    Find a Council
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Environmental, Social & Governance
    • Human Capital
    • Marketing & Communications
    Council Membership
    • What Is a Council?
    • Benefits of Council Membership
    • Apply to a Council
  • Membership
    Membership

    Membership in The Conference Board arms your team with an arsenal of knowledge, networks, and expertise that's unmatched in scope and depth.

    • Why Become a Member?
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Check if Your Organization is a Member
    • Speak to a Membership Associate
    • Types of Membership
    • Council
    • Committee for Economic Development
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Environmental, Social & Governance
    • Human Capital
    • Marketing & Communications
    • Already a Member?
    • Sign in to myTCB®
    • Executive Communities
    • Member-Exclusive Programs
  • About Us
    About Us

    The Conference Board is the global, nonprofit think tank and business membership organization that delivers Trusted Insights for What's Ahead®. For over 100 years, our cutting-edge research, data, events and executive networks have helped the world's leading companies understand the present and shape the future.

    Learn more about Membership

    • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • In the News
    • Press Releases
    • Our History
    • Support Our Work
    • Locations
    • Contact Us
    • Our Community
    • Our Leadership
    • Our Experts
    • Trustees
    • Voting Members
    • Careers
    • This Week @ TCB
Check if You're a Member
Create Account
Forgot Your Password?

Members of The Conference Board get exclusive access to the full range of products and services that deliver Trusted Insights for What's Ahead ® including webcasts, publications, data and analysis, plus discounts to conferences and events.

CEO & Executive Compensation

Implications of CEO Assassination on Executive and Employee Security

13 December 2024 / Essay

Download Essay
  • Email
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Copy Link

The murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on December 4 in Manhattan has underscored the urgent need for boards and compensation committees to prioritize company executive and employee security programs. Security is a critical component of total compensation, essential for safeguarding personnel. This essay considers how this event is likely to stimulate a heightened focus on expanding executive and employee security measures, balancing practical considerations with liability cost management, operational continuity, and corporate culture.

Key Insights

  • Within the bounds of reasonableness, employers have an ethical and legal duty of care to protect employees while they are at work or traveling on business.
  • Senior leaders and the board should develop a company philosophy for executive and employee security management that aligns with company vision, mission, and values, akin to a compensation philosophy.
  • Decision-makers require approved resources and data to assess the degree and type of risk to executives and employees. This proves critical in determining the level of expenditure warranted for risk mitigation actions such as security details, private transport, and facility security systems.

More on this topic from The Conference Board:

  • Rising Risks, Rising Costs: US Public Companies Spending More on CEO Security

The murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on December 4 in Manhattan has underscored the urgent need for boards and compensation committees to prioritize company executive and employee security programs. Security is a critical component of total compensation, essential for safeguarding personnel. This essay considers how this event is likely to stimulate a heightened focus on expanding executive and employee security measures, balancing practical considerations with liability cost management, operational continuity, and corporate culture.

Key Insights

  • Within the bounds of reasonableness, employers have an ethical and legal duty of care to protect employees while they are at work or traveling on business.
  • Senior leaders and the board should develop a company philosophy for executive and employee security management that aligns with company vision, mission, and values, akin to a compensation philosophy.
  • Decision-makers require approved resources and data to assess the degree and type of risk to executives and employees. This proves critical in determining the level of expenditure warranted for risk mitigation actions such as security details, private transport, and facility security systems.

More on this topic from The Conference Board:

  • Rising Risks, Rising Costs: US Public Companies Spending More on CEO Security
This publication is available to you, but you need to sign in to myTCB® or create an account to access it.To learn more about becoming a Member click here. To check if your company is a Member, click here
  • Sign In
  • Create An Account

Forgot Password?

 

Keep my computer signed in



 

By Clicking 'Create Account',
You Agree To Our Terms Of Use

Create Account  

Members of The Conference Board get exclusive access to Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead® through publications, Conferences and events, webcasts, podcasts, data & analysis, and Member Communities.

Great News!

You already have an account with The Conference Board.

Please try to login in with your email or click here if you have forgotten your password.

Authors

Jo Anne Rioli Moeller

Jo Anne Rioli Moeller Jo Anne Rioli Moeller

Senior Fellow, Human Capital
The Conference Board

Read Bio

Rita Meyerson, EdD

Rita Meyerson, EdD Rita Meyerson, EdD

Principal Researcher, Human Capital
The Conference Board

Read Bio

Allan Schweyer

Allan Schweyer Allan Schweyer

Principal Researcher, Human Capital
The Conference Board

Read Bio

Other Related Resources

Quick Take

Rising Risks, Rising Costs: US Public Companies Spending More on CEO Security

Rising Risks, Rising Costs: US Public Companies Spending More on CEO Security

December 13, 2024

Report

ESG Performance Metrics in Executive Compensation Strategies: 2024 Edition

ESG Performance Metrics in Executive Compensation Strategies: 2024 Edition

December 12, 2024

Chart

CHROs can press on six gears to improve human productivity

CHROs can press on six gears to improve human productivity

December 10, 2024

Report

Digital Well-Being in the Workplace: The Roles of Leaders and Workers

Digital Well-Being in the Workplace: The Roles of Leaders and Workers

November 25, 2024

Chart

Beyond Backlash: The Continued Benefits of DEI

Beyond Backlash: The Continued Benefits of DEI

November 13, 2024

Podcasts

CEO Compensation: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?

CEO Compensation: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?

November 11, 2024

Article

The Evolving Total Rewards Landscape: Tactics to Attract and Retain Talent

The Evolving Total Rewards Landscape: Tactics to Attract and Retain Talent

November 07, 2024

Article

The Paramount Value of Total Rewards: Forward Strategies for CEOs and CHROs

The Paramount Value of Total Rewards: Forward Strategies for CEOs and CHROs

November 07, 2024

Essay

An HR Leader’s Survival Guide to the Age of AI

An HR Leader’s Survival Guide to the Age of AI

November 05, 2024

Report

CMO Compensation: 2024 Edition

CMO Compensation: 2024 Edition

October 31, 2024

Report

Skilling at Speed and Scale: Five Guideposts to Success

Skilling at Speed and Scale: Five Guideposts to Success

October 28, 2024

Report

CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500: 2024

CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500: 2024

October 10, 2024

Benchmarking

ESG Incentive Plan Metrics Screening Tool

ESG Incentive Plan Metrics Screening Tool

October 10, 2024

Report

Driving Impact with Talent Marketplaces

Driving Impact with Talent Marketplaces

October 01, 2024

Article

Preparing for Pay Transparency in Europe: Learnings from a Pioneer

Preparing for Pay Transparency in Europe: Learnings from a Pioneer

August 12, 2024

Article

Future: Reward Europe – The Highlights

Future: Reward Europe – The Highlights

August 06, 2024

Podcasts

Unlocking the Value of Hybrid Work

Unlocking the Value of Hybrid Work

July 29, 2024

Report

Hybrid 2.0: Optimize Not Compromise

Hybrid 2.0: Optimize Not Compromise

July 08, 2024

Report

Productivity Through People: New Opportunities for CHROs

Productivity Through People: New Opportunities for CHROs

July 01, 2024

Report

Countdown to EU’s New Law on Pay Transparency: Multinationals Must Move Faster

Countdown to EU’s New Law on Pay Transparency: Multinationals Must Move Faster

June 21, 2024

Report

Job Satisfaction 2024: Is US Job Satisfaction at Risk?

Job Satisfaction 2024: Is US Job Satisfaction at Risk?

May 06, 2024

Quick Take

Rising Risks, Rising Costs: US Public Companies Spending More on CEO Security

Rising Risks, Rising Costs: US Public Companies Spending More on CEO Security

December 13, 2024

Report

ESG Performance Metrics in Executive Compensation Strategies: 2024 Edition

ESG Performance Metrics in Executive Compensation Strategies: 2024 Edition

December 12, 2024

Chart

CHROs can press on six gears to improve human productivity

CHROs can press on six gears to improve human productivity

December 10, 2024

On Demand Webcasts

Four Ways to Turn Skills into Your Competitive Edge

Four Ways to Turn Skills into Your Competitive Edge

October 23, 2024

Councils

Compensation Council II

Compensation Council II

Councils

Asia CHRO Council

Asia CHRO Council

Councils

Compensation & Employee Benefits Council

Compensation & Employee Benefits Council

Councils

Executive Compensation Council

Executive Compensation Council

Councils

Executive Compensation Management Council

Executive Compensation Management Council

Councils

Asia Talent Management Council

Asia Talent Management Council

Councils

China Human Resources Council

China Human Resources Council

Councils

Human Resources Executives Council

Human Resources Executives Council

Councils

Compensation Council

Compensation Council

Councils

Executive Compensation Council II

Executive Compensation Council II

Councils

Global Business Services Council EMEA

Global Business Services Council EMEA

On Demand Webcasts


 Four Ways to Turn Skills into Your Competitive Edge

Four Ways to Turn Skills into Your Competitive Edge

October 23, 2024

Councils


 Compensation Council II

Compensation Council II

Councils


 Asia CHRO Council

Asia CHRO Council

Conference Board Sample Web Chat
chatbot-Icon TCB Logo
chatbot-Icon
C-Suite Insights Newsletter - Subscribe to the must-read weekly newsletter for C-suite executives from The Conference Board
ABOUT US
  • Who We Are
  • Annual Report
  • Our History
  • Our Experts
  • Our Leadership
  • In the News
  • Press Releases
MEMBERSHIP
  • Become a Member
  • Sign In to myTCB®
  • Access Experts
  • Member-Only Events
  • Data & Benchmarking
  • Manage Account
EXPLORE
  • Centers
  • Councils
  • Latest Research
  • Programs
  • Webcasts
  • Podcasts
  • This Week @ TCB
CONTACT US
  • Americas
    +1 212 759 0900
    customer.service@tcb.org
  • Europe/Africa/Middle East
    +32 2 675 5405
    brussels@tcb.org
  • Asia
    Hong Kong | +852 2804 1000
    Singapore | +65 8298 3403
    service.ap@tcb.org
CAREERS
  • See Open Positions
Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Event Code of Conduct | Trademarks
© 2025 The Conference Board Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board and torch logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board.
The use of all The Conference Board data and materials is subject to the Terms of Use. Reprint requests are reviewed individually and may be subject to additional fees.The Conference Board reserves the right to deny any request.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Event Code of Conduct | Trademarks
© 2025 The Conference Board Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board and torch logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board.
The use of all data from The Conference Board data and materials is subject to the Terms of Use. Reprint requests are reviewed individually and may be subject to additional fees.The Conference Board reserves the right to deny any request.

Thank you for signing up. You will now receive CEO Insights for What's Ahead every Wednesday morning. You can unsubscribe at any time or manage your preferences to receive more content from The Conference Board.

Announcing The Conference Board AI Virtual Conference Series

Explore the Impact of AI on Your Business

Members receive complimentary registration - Learn more >>