Nov 12, 2026
Executive Pay, Performance and Pressure
Presented by: The Character of the Corporation 2026
1180 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036
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November 12, 2026 / 1:15-2:00pm ET
Executive compensation has become one of the clearest signals of whether a board is truly aligned with long-term strategy or simply reacting to short-term pressures. As scrutiny intensifies from investors, proxy advisors and regulators, directors must navigate difficult questions around pay-for-performance credibility, the use of discretion, equity design and internal pay equity. Explore how boards can design compensation programs that hold up under real-world pressure, reinforce strategy, withstand external challenge and build trust.
Speakers:
- Dan Laddin, Partner (CAP)
- Suzan Morno-Wade, Director and Compensation Committee Chair (Latham) and Director and Compensation and Leadership Development Committee Chair (Veritiv Holdings)
- Zach Georgeson, Senior Managing Director and Co-Lead, NA Executive Compensation and Board Advisory (Willis Towers Watson)