Sensational news stories often paint a sordid picture of CEO compensation, feeding the idea that pay is spiraling out of control, CEOs can set their own salaries and leaders often walk away from failing companies with huge severance packages. But the truth about CEO compensation is far more complex—and in most companies, the picture is more positive. Pearson Partners’ Q2 2014 Spotlight Series breakfast explored common misconceptions about CEO […]
September 10, 2013 Pearson’s Esteemed Panelists Q3 2013 Julie England, Board Member, Checkpoint Systems; Board Member, Intelleflex; Board Member, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Renee Hornbaker, CFO, Stream Energy; Director, Eastman Chemical; North Texas Chapter President, National Association of Corporate Directors Yon Jorden, Board Member and Chair of Governance Committee, Maxwell Technologies; Board Member, Methodist Health System; Former Board Member and Chair of Audit Committee, Magnetek; Former Board Member and Chair […]
For companies seeking confident, skilled leaders, women can have a tremendous impact on the bottom line. Although almost half of the workforce is composed of women, comparatively few occupy the elite jobs at the top of the corporate hierarchy. However, the percentage of women leaders in the workforce is growing, thanks in part to companies that have learned the value of women’s influence, knowledge and contributions. Pearson Partners’ Q2 […]
