Executive Pay in Europe: Trends, challenges, and opportunities

The landscape of executive compensation in Europe is becoming increasingly complex, driven by factors such as global competitiveness, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving disclosure requirements. As companies prepare for the 2026 AGM season, they face challenges in balancing competitive remuneration with shareholder expectations and regulatory compliance.

Watch our webcast to gain valuable insights into the current trends and challenges shaping executive compensation practices in Europe, including:

• Global competitiveness moves: Companies are adjusting their executive compensation policies to remain competitive in a global market. This includes strategic changes to remuneration structures, particularly in the context of long-term incentives, to attract and retain top talent.
• Performance assessment in a volatile environment: We explore the challenges of assessing executive performance amidst heightened economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological changes. It discusses the use of derogation and discretionary clauses in remuneration policies.
• Pay-for-performance disclosure practices: The discussion highlights the importance of transparency in remuneration reporting, including the disclosure of pay-for-performance. It examines the evolving practices in this area and the implications for companies.

This webcast is a must watch for companies preparing for the upcoming AGM season, where they will need to address shareholder concerns, comply with regulatory requirements, and ensure that their executive compensation practices are both competitive and aligned with company performance. Complete the form on this page to watch the on-demand recording.

Contacts

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Dr Richard Belfield

Managing Director, Executive Compensation & Board Advisory - Europe

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Alex Little

Senior Director, Executive Compensation & Board Advisory

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Karen Depoix

Director, Head of Research and Trends, Executive Compensation and Board Advisory, GB

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Stijn Van Doeselaar

Director, Executive Compensation and Board Advisory

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