Cisco CEO Chambers Received $14.2M in 2009
September 25, 2009
Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers received $14.2 million bonus despite poor revenues in the past year.
September 25, 2009
Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers received $14.2 million bonus despite poor revenues in the past year.
Microsoft CEO Ballmer’s Salary Increases 4%
September 21, 2009
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer received a salary increase for his performance in 2009.
September 21, 2009
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer received a salary increase for his performance in 2009.
Sara Lee CEO Barnes’ Salary Reaches $15.2M
September 17, 2009
Brenda Barnes, CEO of Sara Lee, saw a compensation hike despite faltering stock prices.
September 17, 2009
Brenda Barnes, CEO of Sara Lee, saw a compensation hike despite faltering stock prices.
CEO ‘Corporate Perks’ Still Prevalent
September 9, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
CEOs experienced an increase in company perquisites just prior to the financial crisis in the beginning of 2009.
September 9, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
CEOs experienced an increase in company perquisites just prior to the financial crisis in the beginning of 2009.
CA CEO Swainson Retires, Leaves With $14M Severance
September 2, 2009
CA Inc. CEO John Swainson, who is credited with turning around the IT company after a $400 million accounting scandal, will leave after five years with a $14 million severance package.
September 2, 2009
CA Inc. CEO John Swainson, who is credited with turning around the IT company after a $400 million accounting scandal, will leave after five years with a $14 million severance package.
CFOs, CEOs and Earnings Management
September 2, 2009
New research delves into whether CFO compensation directly influences incentives for earnings management.
September 2, 2009
New research delves into whether CFO compensation directly influences incentives for earnings management.
Blackstone’s Schwarzman Tops Best-Paid List With $702M
August 14, 2009
He could remain the highest-paid CEO for years to come.
August 14, 2009
He could remain the highest-paid CEO for years to come.
Former RBS CEO Agrees to Smaller Pension
June 18, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The former CEO of the bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Sir Fred Goodwin, has agreed to forgo about half his pension, which led to public outrage earlier this year.
June 18, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The former CEO of the bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Sir Fred Goodwin, has agreed to forgo about half his pension, which led to public outrage earlier this year.
CEO Pay Drops for the First Time in 7 Years
April 3, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Median cash salaries and bonuses for CEOs of 20 0big U.S. companies fell 8.5 percent in 2008 to $2.24 million.
April 3, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Median cash salaries and bonuses for CEOs of 20 0big U.S. companies fell 8.5 percent in 2008 to $2.24 million.
AmEx CEO Earned $36.3 Million in 2008
March 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
American Express chairman and CEO Kenneth I. Chenault earned salary, perks and stock-based awards valued at $36.3 million in 2008, reports The Wall Street Journal.
March 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
American Express chairman and CEO Kenneth I. Chenault earned salary, perks and stock-based awards valued at $36.3 million in 2008, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Critics Warn TARP Won’t Stop Excessive Pay
March 10, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Companies receiving funding from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) are experiencing a ban on golden parachutes and other incentives that encourage overly risky behavior. New commentary raises the question if further limitations would "undo any good" the performance condition does.
March 10, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Companies receiving funding from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) are experiencing a ban on golden parachutes and other incentives that encourage overly risky behavior. New commentary raises the question if further limitations would "undo any good" the performance condition does.
Coca-Cola CEO Made $11.9M in 2008
March 5, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises got a compensation package valued at $11.9 million in 2008.
March 5, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises got a compensation package valued at $11.9 million in 2008.
Survey Shows CEO Levels at Public Banks Receiving TARP Funds
February 5, 2009 by Directorship Editors
In light of today’s news on compensation limits at TARP companies, we are releasing the attached summary analysis of CEO compensation at TARP participants.
February 5, 2009 by Directorship Editors
In light of today’s news on compensation limits at TARP companies, we are releasing the attached summary analysis of CEO compensation at TARP participants.
Executive Compensation: Strong Governance in Uncertain Times
January 29, 2009 by Cono R. Fusco
A report from Pearl Meyer & Partners in collaboration with Directorship magazine, conducted a quick poll, asking board members, executives, and human resources professionals to weigh in on their how their companies make compensation decisions.
January 29, 2009 by Cono R. Fusco
A report from Pearl Meyer & Partners in collaboration with Directorship magazine, conducted a quick poll, asking board members, executives, and human resources professionals to weigh in on their how their companies make compensation decisions.
Strong Governance in Uncertain Times
January 29, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
A report from Pearl Meyer & Partners in collaboration with Directorship magazine, conducted a quick poll, asking board members, executives, and human resources professionals to weigh in on their how their companies make compensation decisions.
January 29, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
A report from Pearl Meyer & Partners in collaboration with Directorship magazine, conducted a quick poll, asking board members, executives, and human resources professionals to weigh in on their how their companies make compensation decisions.
The ‘New’ Top Ten Issues in Executive Comp
December 31, 2008 by Directorship Editors
A report, from Pearl Meyer & Partners, provides insights into the top ten concerns of compensation committees and executive compensation trends, based on the changing economy and expanded disclosure.
December 31, 2008 by Directorship Editors
A report, from Pearl Meyer & Partners, provides insights into the top ten concerns of compensation committees and executive compensation trends, based on the changing economy and expanded disclosure.
Female CEOs Earn Lower Compensation
November 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A recent survey by The Corporate Library found that while females receive higher base salaries than their male counterparts, when cash bonuses, perks, and stock compensation is factored in, female CEOs only make 85 percent of the pay packages male CEOs bring in.
November 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A recent survey by The Corporate Library found that while females receive higher base salaries than their male counterparts, when cash bonuses, perks, and stock compensation is factored in, female CEOs only make 85 percent of the pay packages male CEOs bring in.
Directors Agree: CEO Pay Too High
October 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A majority of directors who attended the National Association of Corporate Directors earlier in Washington this week agreed CEO pay is too high.
October 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A majority of directors who attended the National Association of Corporate Directors earlier in Washington this week agreed CEO pay is too high.
The CEO Pay Gap Widens
October 20, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
CEO pay is growing much faster at large companies than smaller ones. The rates of increase in CEO pay at the largest S&P 500 index firms were three to four times higher than at the smallest S&P index companies.
October 20, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
CEO pay is growing much faster at large companies than smaller ones. The rates of increase in CEO pay at the largest S&P 500 index firms were three to four times higher than at the smallest S&P index companies.
CEO Pay & Firm Performance
October 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The design and efficacy of CEO compensation contracts following an earnings restatement is analyzed. A study found that CEO compensation does not significantly change by the second year after a restatement announcement, there is a significant shift from option-based compensation to salary over this period.
October 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The design and efficacy of CEO compensation contracts following an earnings restatement is analyzed. A study found that CEO compensation does not significantly change by the second year after a restatement announcement, there is a significant shift from option-based compensation to salary over this period.