• Boards Urged to Add Crisis-Experienced Directors

    With geopolitical instability, regulatory shifts, and economic uncertainty defining 2025, boards are being advised to add directors with crisis and risk-management experience. Nom-gov committees are prioritizing candidates with supply chain, government, military, and international expertise. MyLogIQ data shows nearly half of S&P 500 directors already have risk management experience, but boards are seeking deeper capabilities…

  • Investor Relations Expertise Gains Ground in the Boardroom

    Boards are increasingly prioritizing directors with investor relations expertise as activism, engagement demands, and regulatory complexity intensify. The number of S&P 500 directors with IR experience rose sharply over the past five years, according to MyLogIQ, reflecting boards’ need to communicate effectively with shareholders. Universal proxy rules and rising activist campaigns have pushed directors into…

  • Shareholders Push Back on the Biggest CEO Pay Packages

    Shareholders are increasingly resisting outsized CEO pay packages, particularly at companies awarding the largest equity grants. Among the 10 highest-paid CEOs in 2024, several companies failed to secure strong say-on-pay support, signaling heightened investor sensitivity. While average say-on-pay support across the S&P 500 remains high, MyLogIQ data shows that support weakens sharply at companies with…

  • Investors Reach an Inflection Point on AI Transparency

    Investors are sharpening their expectations around artificial intelligence governance, demanding clearer disclosure on data sourcing, oversight, and accountability. This proxy season saw fewer AI-related proposals overall, but those submitted were more targeted — with half focused on AI data practices, according to MyLogIQ. A widening gap is emerging between U.S. and European investors, with EU…

  • Axon CEO Rick Smith Tops U.S. Pay Rankings in 2024 — MyLogIQ Data Shows

    In 2024, Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith emerged as the highest-paid CEO in the United States, earning nearly $165 million — more than leaders at Apple, Blackstone, Starbucks, and other prominent firms. Smith’s compensation was overwhelmingly driven by performance-based stock awards, rather than a traditional salary. According to data compiled by MyLogIQ, Smith’s total pay…

  • Axon CEO Tops CEO Pay Rankings With $165M Package

    Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith topped CEO pay rankings in 2024 with a $165 million compensation package, making him the only S&P 500 CEO to exceed $100 million last year. The award is largely equity-based and tied to long-term performance targets, reflecting broader trends in executive compensation design. Despite record individual payouts, overall CEO compensation…

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    CompanyIQ® Data Offers Insight Amid Say-on-Pay Scrutiny

    As Agenda reports, the 2025 proxy season brings heightened scrutiny of executive compensation disclosures. While many companies face tougher expectations from ISS on pay-for-performance alignment, data from MyLogIQ shows investor confidence remains strong — with average say-on-pay support at 90.8% for S&P 500 companies. The CompanyIQ® research platform, powered by MyLogIQ’s real-time public company intelligence,…