Executive Compensation

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Four Ways to Link ESG to Executive Pay—and the Trade-Offs Each One Carries

Linking ESG metrics to executive pay involves four structural choices: short-term vs. long-term incentives and quantitative vs. qualitative measurement. Each approach presents distinct trade-offs in rigor, transparency, and strategic alignment, requiring careful design based on company priorities and data.

Siobhan O'Malley·October 26, 2026

Shareholders confront Ocado CEO Tim Steiner in a tense boardroom meeting over a large bonus payout amidst falling share prices.

Executive Appointments

Shareholders challenge Ocado CEO Tim Steiner over bonus payouts

Ocado CEO Tim Steiner could receive a bonus worth up to £14.

Siobhan O'Malley·June 27, 2026

A visual representation of the stark economic divide between a CEO in a boardroom and employees on a factory floor, highlighting CEO pay trends.

C-Suite Leadership

2026 proxy season: Analyzing 2025 CEO pay trends

In 2025, the median CEO pay ratio climbed to 219:1, meaning top executives earned 219 times more than their average employee, according to corpgov .

Siobhan O'Malley·June 5, 2026

Anglo American headquarters with a symbolic golden coin on the ground, representing the scrapped executive bonuses during the Teck Resources merger discussions.

Corporate Strategy

Anglo American's proposed $50 billion merger with Teck

Anglo American has scrapped plans to award its CEO, Duncan Wanblad, an estimated £8.

Ethan Caldwell·May 18, 2026