Session Presenters
Dan Kaufman
Partner
Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC
Niki Nolan
Senior Consultant
Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC
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Dan Kaufman
Partner
Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC
Dan Kaufman is a partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, where he consults with boards of directors and senior management on all aspects of executive and director compensation. Areas of expertise include competitive benchmarking, short-term and long-term incentive plan design, alignment of pay and performance, compensation disclosure and technical issues. He advises public and private companies ranging from S&P500 companies to pre-IPO startups.
Mr. Kaufman has been involved with executive compensation issues for over 15 years both as a consultant and in a corporate role. He has a broad range of industry experience covering retail, financial services, healthcare equipment and services, business services, consumer goods and media. Mr. Kaufman co-leads Meridian’s retail team and is a member of the financial services team. He is a frequent speaker and writer on executive compensation trends and developments.
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Niki Nolan
Senior Consultant
Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC
Niki Nolan is a senior consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. She joined Meridian as an intern in the summer of 2014 and began as a consultant in 2015. She consults on a wide range of executive compensation matters, including executive and outside director compensation benchmarking, peer group development, short- and long-term incentive design, pay and performance analyses, and realizable/realized pay assessments.
Ms. Nolan has worked with a broad range of industries including retail, business services, and has also worked with public, private and non-profit companies. She is a member of Meridian’s financial services team. Additionally, Ms. Nolan is involved in research relating to governance and design, compensation trends, severance plan design, and relative TSR plans.
Breakout 2: Incentive Design In Uncertain Economic Times
The banking industry has been facing considerable volatility and disruption, compounded by ongoing uncertainty surrounding interest rates and the broader economic landscape. This session explores the advantages and trade-offs associated with various incentive structures, including the utilization of individual components, committee discretion, goal adjustments and the comparison of relative versus absolute metrics. While no single design can address all uncertainties, this session provides valuable insights to successfully navigate a complex environment.