Key Takeaways CEO pay is at an all-time high with the median S&P 500 CEO pay of $16.4 million and 11% increase from the previous year for Russell 3000, driven largely by increases in long-term incentive pay; Both the value and prevalence of CEO security perquisites increased sharply among S&P 500 companies, underscoring the increased […]| The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Executive and non-employee director compensation are two of the most visible and scrutinized responsibilities of the board. Yet, even among the largest companies, governance practices diverge on two fundamental questions: Who approves CEO pay – the compensation committee or the full board – and who oversees director pay – the compensation committee or the nominating/governance […]| The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance