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 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 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 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…
The article “Boards Recruit More Specialists as Committees Face Pressure to Perform” highlights how corporate boards are evolving by recruiting directors with more specialized skills due to increasing committee responsibilities. MyLogIQ contributed key analytical insights on the evolving skillsets of board committee members, particularly in the Russell 3000 companies: Audit Committees: Significant five-year increases in…
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,…
Nearly two-thirds of large companies that filed proxy statements this month have slashed language on board diversity, according to new research by Agenda. The changes follow the release of several executive orders from President Donald Trump, one of which directs companies with federal contracts to cease operating “unlawful” diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and correspond…
Boards have been steadily reinforcing their ranks through the addition of more directors with military experience in recent years. Veterans can add leadership and strategic perspectives, but also tactical skills, such as cybersecurity expertise, sources said. Boards with military experience are also known to hold CEOs to account more effectively than those made up entirely…
Governance Professionals Caution Against Knee-Jerk Reactions to Shifting Political Winds Meta Platforms added Dana White, CEO of UFC and longtime ally of President Donald Trump, to its board this month. The headline-grabbing appointment comes as companies are donating money and setting up face-to-face meetings with Trump to win favor with the new president. However, sources…
Where CEO pay climbed and performance sank last year Danaher and United Parcel Service were among roughly 60 firms in the Russell 1000 index at which total shareholder return sank last year while their CEOs’ pay climbed, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s pay-versus-performance disclosures. Less than a quarter of major companies…
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