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HR executive compensation saw a slight decline of less than 1%, settling at $2.3 million across the Equilar 500 in 2024, according to our latest report featuring insights from the HR Policy Association (HRPA). Other key takeaways include: - 12.2% pay increase for HR executives at smaller companies (<$10B in revenue)   - Women now hold 68.7% of top HR executive roles, up from 59.3% in 2020   - Male HR execs have seen a 61.2% increase in pay since 2020, compared to 2.2% for women  Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/g5dngSYY #HumanResources #HRPayTrends #ExecutiveCompensation #GenderEquity #HRLeadership

Please join us in congratulating #EquilarDiversityNetwork member, and one of 50/50 Women on Boards' 50 Women to Watch for Boards, Vijaya Kaza on her recent appointment to the Heidrick & Struggles board of directors! Thank you to 50/50 Women on Boards, Athena Alliance and NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) for partnering with the Equilar Diversity Network! Visit www.equilar.com/diversity to learn more about the Equilar Diversity Network. #Diversity #Leadership #CorporateGovernance #WomenLeaders

On October 30, Sheri Bronstein, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bank of America, will sit down for a conversation with Coco Brown, CEO at Athena Alliance, and Belen Gomez, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Communications at Equilar, for this month's CHRO Perspectives session! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential HR leaders in the industry. Sheri will be sharing her insights and strategies in the evolving world of HR, from talent management to driving organizational culture in a rapidly changing business environment. RSVP Today: https://lnkd.in/e7WDxbKE #CHRO #HumanResources #Leadership #FutureOfWork #AthenaAlliance #HRTransformation

October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, and we're excited to team up with Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) and Baker McKenzie for an insightful webinar on cybersecurity disclosure practices! Join us to explore how companies can stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and meet the SEC's latest regulations. Our expert panelists include Dannie Combs, CISM, Chief Information Security Officer at DFIN, Ron Schneider, Director of Corporate Governance Services at DFIN, Cristina Messerschmidt, Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie and Andrew Campbell, Senior Manager of Client Services at Equilar. Key Discussion Topics: - Steps for effective response and disclosure after a cyber incident - Balancing disclosure compliance with protecting sensitive information - Board-level oversight & the role of cybersecurity committees - Findings from the Equilar & DFIN Cybersecurity Disclosure Trends report Don’t miss out on this session! Register now to ensure your organization stays compliant and secure. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ggNBgKUG #CyberSecurity #Compliance #Disclosure

We’re excited to have recently co-hosted two successful City Tours in Chicago and Minneapolis with our valued partners Equity Methods and Baker McKenzie. The events focused on executive compensation trends and the evolving landscape of governance, compensation, and equity incentives. Special thanks to Therese Sebastian, Sinead Kelly, Joseph T Charron Jr JD, MLRHR, and Renee Rudolph, CECP for their collaboration and expertise! A big thank you to Renee Rudolph and the General Mills team for hosting us at their headquarters in Minneapolis—an excellent setting to connect and share insights on these critical topics. We’re grateful to all our partners and attendees for making these events a success. #ExecutiveCompensation #Governance #EquityIncentives #Leadership #Partnerships #Equilar #EquityMethods #BakerMcKenzie #GeneralMills

We were thrilled to announce our new partnership with InvestorFlow at our inaugural #ValueCreationSummit yesterday! Thanks so much to Todd Glasson, CEO at InvestorFlow, along with Eric Putler, Sarah Tuff and the entire team for your partnership. This collaboration integrates Equilar's real-time executive intelligence with InvestorFlow's deal management capabilities, delivering a cutting-edge solution for financial services firms. Learn more about the partnership and how to streamline your deal pipeline in the comments below. #Equilar #ExecAtlas #InvestorFlow #financialservices

The Equilar & Nasdaq PE Value Creation Summit has come to a close! We wrapped up a day of engaging panels with an excellent evening reception, bringing together top industry leaders to discuss key trends in capital markets, talent management, technology and private equity boards. A special thanks to our speakers, sponsors and all the participants who made this event a success. We look forward to continuing the momentum in driving value creation! Thank you to our sponsors—KPMG, A&O Shearman, Diversified Search Group, InvestorFlow, and J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions. #ValueCreationSummit #Leadership #PrivateEquity #Nasdaq #Equilar

Our final panel of the day at the Equilar & Nasdaq PE Value Creation Summit discussed the responsibilities of private equity board service and how boards can implement value-creation strategies in portfolio companies. Jackson Vaught, Head of Reinvestment Strategy & Participant Engagement, Equity Plan Services at J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions Jeannie Diefenderfer, NACD.DC, Independent Director at DigitalBridge Group Doreen Lilienfeld, Co-Managing Partner at A&O Shearman Bessie Watts, Vice President at Vista Equity Partners Dave Tayeh, Global Head of Private Equity at Investcorp Thank you to our sponsors—KPMG, A&O Shearman, Diversified Search Group, InvestorFlow, and J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions. #ValueCreationSummit #PrivateEquity #BoardLeadership #ValueCreation #Equilar #Nasdaq 

This afternoon’s panel at the Equilar & Nasdaq PE Value Creation Summit explored how data, AI and cloud technologies are reshaping private equity. Our speakers shared insights on using tech to optimize decision-making and drive portfolio performance. Nathan Saegesser, Principal, Data & Analytics at KPMG Todd Glasson, CEO at InvestorFlow Wendy Jones, CIO at General Atlantic Amar Ghai, Head of Digital Value Creation at KKR Thank you to our sponsors—KPMG, A&O Shearman, Diversified Search Group, InvestorFlow, and J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions. #ValueCreationSummit #Technology #AI #PrivateEquity #Innovation #Equilar #Nasdaq

The second panel at the Equilar & Nasdaq PE Value Creation Summit highlights strategies for attracting and retaining top executive talent within portfolio companies. Our expert panelists discussed leadership development, cultural alignment and how talent management drives operational excellence. Megan Shattuck, Vice Chair, Global Managing Partner, Corporate at Diversified Search Group Ben Holzemer, Partner, Global Head of Human Capital at TPG Aaron Kless, CEO and CIO at Andalusian Credit Partners Hilda Lui, Head of Portfolio Human Capital at Advent International  Debra Somers, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Talent at Warburg Pincus LLC Thank you to our sponsors—KPMG, A&O Shearman, Diversified Search Group, InvestorFlow, and J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions. #ValueCreationSummit #Leadership #TalentManagement #ValueCreation #Equilar #Nasdaq