Agenda

After Lead Directors’ Time Commitment Spikes, Pay Rises

Following two years of expansive board recruitment, CEO succession and leadership challenges, boards are adjusting pay for lead directors to accommodate the increased time commitment.

…According to reports from public company intelligence provider MyLogIQ, roughly two dozen boards in the Russell 1000 granted raises to lead directors. Those companies include Amgen, Avalara, Baker Hughes, Carlyle Group, Carter’s, Celanese, Corning, Fortinet, Marriott International, Novocure, Pinterest and Voya Financial.

Most of the increases were modest, and pay remains under the $50,000 median. However, some raises were more significant. NCR, for instance, increased its lead director retainer to $75,000 from $40,000.

admin

Recent Posts

‘Mission First:’ Military Directors More Likely to Hold CEOs Accountable

Boards have been steadily reinforcing their ranks through the addition of more directors with military…

2 months ago

Boards Consider Politically Connected Directors Under New Administration

Governance Professionals Caution Against Knee-Jerk Reactions to Shifting Political Winds Meta Platforms added Dana White,…

2 months ago

Let It Snow: CEOs with Cozy Pay and Cold Returns

Where CEO pay climbed and performance sank last year Danaher and United Parcel Service were…

3 months ago

How Boards Can Craft a Next-Level AI Strategy for 2025

As artificial intelligence grows more accessible, boards may have no choice but to embrace it…

3 months ago

Director Details: Who’s at the Table in 2024

A look at the demographics and skills of S&P 500 directors. Corporate boards have greater…

3 months ago

Long-Tenured Independent Directors Lower Litigation, Activist Risks

Companies with independent directors who've served on the board for more than 15 years are…

3 months ago