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Executive Compensation Trends Throughout the ESOP Lifecycle

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) allow employees to become beneficial owners of company stock through a qualified retirement plan. This ownership structure brings a unique set of executive compensation design challenges and opportunities. While each company should design a compensation program that fits their own unique circumstances and objectives, we see some distinct compensation design trends as companies move through the ESOP lifecycle.

Katie Lind

Katie Lind

“Over 15 years of advising companies on executive compensation, I can attest that every business has unique challenges and goals. I enjoy working with clients to design customized compensation programs that meet the needs of both the company and their senior talent."

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