Executive compensation through an activist lens

What are some of the reasons an activist investor might take issue with your organization’s executive compensation plan? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Ed Hauder, Principal and Head of Research & Content at Meridian Compensation Partners, discusses best practices for viewing your executive compensation package through an activist lens.

• As the chair of a compensation committee, how can you ensure your exec comp plan is up to standard before an activist comes knocking?
• If an activist does take issue with your plan, how can you respond effectively?