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Board Leaders’ Pay Stays Frozen Even as Workloads Rise

By Agenda | Sep 14, 2026 | Read more

Partner Matt Vnuk and Senior Associate Kyle White were quoted in an Agenda article examining why compensation for board leadership roles has remained flat despite growing responsibilities. Matt noted that leadership premiums are often modest relative to the additional time and reputational risk involved, while Kyle explained that concerns about how percentage increases may be perceived can discourage boards from adjusting these premiums.

The Typical Tech Leader’s Pay Rose $810K Since 2021—More Than COOs, CFOs, and CIOs Combined

By Fortune | Sep 7, 2026 | Read more

Partners Dan Laddin and Kyle Eastman were quoted in a Fortune article about the sharp rise in compensation for technology executives. Dan explained that CTO roles increasingly encompass business strategy, workflows, customer needs and the use of data and AI, contributing to greater competition for experienced talent. Kyle noted that differences in the CTO role across companies and industries require boards to exercise more judgment when benchmarking compensation.

Say on Pay Hangs in the Balance. How Should Comp Committees Move Forward?

By Agenda | Sep 4, 2026 | Read more

Partner Shaun Bisman was quoted in an Agenda article discussing a proposed reduction in say-on-pay requirements for many public companies. Shaun noted that eliminating the vote would remove a consistent source of shareholder feedback and could lead investors to express compensation concerns through votes against compensation committee members or shareholder proposals instead.

Long Island’s highest-paid executives made 115 times the typical worker; top CEO made $17.2 million

By Newsday | Aug 24, 2026 | Read more

Partner Kelly Malafis was quoted in a Newsday article examining compensation among Long Island’s highest-paid public company executives. Kelly noted that public companies typically receive strong shareholder support for their executive compensation programs, with median say-on-pay support of 95% nationally and 97% among Long Island companies through the first half of 2026, providing context for the substantially lower support received by Arbor Realty Trust.

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