Articles by Theo Sharp

Compensation Committee: Fear of the Unknown

June 5,2008 by Theo Sharp
As with many aspects of board service, the biggest personal and financial risks facing compensation committees are often the unknowns: embarrassing revelations that blindside directors and undermine shareholder confidence. Mitigating those risks calls for processes to recognize, track, and ultimately minimize uncertainty, while preparing for the range of possible outcomes. Compensation committees can start by addressing the following fundamental questions. Full Story