Mergers of equals present unusual – and often, more challenging – compensation considerations for executive teams. The deal structure means both institutions will need to consider a variety of factors ahead of and after deal announcement, navigating them carefully to retain talent and incentivize integration. In this video, Todd Leone, partner at McLagan, a division of Aon’s Total Rewards, lays out how bank leaders involved in MOEs can use compensation to support bank culture and communicate with stakeholders.

  • How MOE Compensation Differs
  • Preparing Prior to Announcement
  • Telling Your Story
WRITTEN BY

Todd Leone

Partner

Todd Leone is a partner at McLagan. Mr. Leone personally directs all aspects of client engagements to assure that every element of total compensation is aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and is properly balanced for safety and soundness. He also serves as an advisor to compensation committees on multiple compensation and benefits issues, including taxation, regulatory compliance and compensation agreement provisions.

Prior to joining McLagan, Mr. Leone was the president and co-founder of Amalfi Consulting. He also managed the bank compensation consulting practice of Clark Consulting. Mr. Leone has managed all aspects of compensation consulting on behalf of his clients, including developing overall compensation strategies, structuring salary programs, designing annual and long-term incentive compensation plans and board remuneration. He has worked closely with the Treasury and other regulatory bodies on behalf of the firm’s clients to gain insight into how new regulations apply to specific client situations.