Executive Compensation and Board Advisory

Unmatched global data and expertise that elevates business outcomes

To unlock value and deliver exceptional outcomes, you need a partner that understands the range of your challenges and takes a holistic approach. WTW’s Executive Compensation and Board Advisory practice has unmatched knowledge and expertise addressing multifaceted executive compensation, performance and boardroom challenges.

We take the time to connect with you to understand the broad-reaching implications of your executive compensation program. Combined with our deep industry expertise, boardroom experience, world-class data, research and analytics, we’ll craft tailored solutions that maximize value for your organization’s investors and other stakeholders.

Designing effective executive compensation programs

Effective executive compensation design must reflect both the competitive landscape and the internal dynamics of an organization. We take pride in our holistic advice to compensation/remuneration committees and management to foster true business partnerships that address factors influencing executive compensation.

Benchmarking and market trends

Benchmarking helps ensure that your compensation packages are competitive with industry standards while reinforcing differentiating elements that strengthen your competitive advantage. Our approach also acknowledges that benchmarks are just one input; the right executive compensation design must be fit-for-purpose and not necessarily bound by market norms.

Organizational performance and financial metrics

Our proprietary research shows that enduring high-performing companies typically weigh incentive compensation more heavily than other companies and use greater leverage to reinforce downside and upside opportunities. Our unmatched data and analytics capabilities help compensation/remuneration committees design more effective incentive programs and set more reliable performance goals, thereby creating a stronger link between pay and performance.

Navigating evolving regulatory landscapes

Our global reach allows us to balance between local expertise in regulatory compliance and coming up with best approaches to adhere to a set of consistent executive compensation and corporate governance principles. We do not simply help clients comply with complex regulatory requirements; we help clients think strategically about regulatory changes and create value.

Building better boards

In today's dynamic business environment, the board’s fiduciary duties are more complex than ever as businesses manage emerging risks. Beyond ensuring effective organizational performance, boards are expected to work effectively as long-term stewards. Organizations trust board members to be responsive to critical stakeholders and constituents. All organizations, including for-profit companies and not-for-profit entities, can benefit from examining board effectiveness.

We empower boards with insights to guide responsible decision making in support of value creation and stewardship. We work with organizations of all sizes and structures to advise boards on people, risk and governance issues, including:

• Board effectiveness assessments
• CEO performance evaluation
• Succession planning and leadership assessment/development
• Board education and training on specialized topics
• Enhancing people governance (i.e., oversight of human capital risks and opportunities)
• Enhancing sustainability governance (i.e., oversight of climate risks and broader sustainability efforts)

Beyond ensuring regulatory conformance and helping management drive performance, as long-term stewards, boards must also focus on future-proofing their companies. Together, we partner with you to define what is expected from your board as well as the required level of engagement to ensure the board delivers on promises and organizational expectations.

Choosing us for your board advisory needs means partnering with a team with deep understanding of boardroom processes and dynamics. We will work with you to navigate the complexities of people, risk and capital governance, ensuring your board is equipped to lead with confidence.

Creating value through executive compensation

Executive compensation policies support organizations in aligning management interests with the organization’s stakeholders and goals. A well-designed executive compensation plan can:

• Drive sustainable performance and value creation
• Strengthen corporate governance
• Optimize risk-taking

Executive compensation plays a vital role in attracting, retaining and motivating top-tier leadership. Meanwhile, it’s often subject to regulatory pressure and public scrutiny. Striking the right balance requires tact, experience and a deep understanding of dynamic market forces.

With the goal of maximizing value creation, our executive compensation and board advisory services provide boards of directors and senior management with the expert perspectives and insights to navigate talent and governance risks when making critical business decisions.