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Merits of RSUs vs Stock Options and Other Forms of Executive Equity Compensation
This article was published in Ivy Exec on March 30, 2022. Senior executives often receive equity as a significant part of their compensation. Companies use this as a way to incentivize them and give them a stake in the growth of the business. That equity comes in many forms, of which stock options (ISOs or […]
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Executive Relocation Risks, Mitigation Strategies and Terms to Seek in Your Relocation Package
This article was published in CEO World Magazine on February 20, 2022. In this age of globalization, job opportunities abound as long as you are willing to relocate. Companies are aware that executive skillsets and experiences are often applied in different places and industries. They can be very creative in talent search and acquisition. As a […]
Read moreAre You Getting the C-Suite Executive Salary You Deserve?
This article was published in Ivy Exec on January 26, 2022. Although executive salary data can readily be found in online recruiting websites and executive compensation surveys by Gartner or Mercer, many C-suite executives still wonder if they are getting the salary, bonus and equity that they deserve, especially when they have special attributes and are hired with […]
Read moreA Change of Control Agreement Saves the Day When Your Company Is In Play
This article was originally published in Ivy Exec on December 16, 2021. Is your company “in play”? Are you a C-suite officer or a VP or director or other senior executive, and you have heard the rumors or perhaps even seen the company memos that the company is being shopped and may soon be facing […]
Read moreCMO Employment Contract Tips to Protect You and Your Job
This post was published in Ivy Exec on September 30, 2021. Unlike CEOs and CFOs, not every company has a Chief Marketing Officer, and not every CMO has the same responsibilities, span of control, decision rights, and position in the reporting structure. Therefore, should you be offered a CMO position, it is important to understand […]
Read morePhantom Stock as Executive Compensation for Family Businesses
This article was published in Ivy Exec in September, 2021. Whether you are a C-level executive, a VP or senior executive, or even a director rising in the company, your executive compensation package should always have two components. The first component is your cash compensation – fixed: your base salary; and variable: your executive bonus based on performance. […]
Read moreDuty of “Good Faith and Fair Dealing” Ensures Your Executive Compensation is not Taken Away from You
This article was published in CEO World on September 2, 2021. Have you been cheated out of a benefit you earned on the job? Was your job terminated for no good reason when you were on the eve of making a big score? Do you think you were fired just so the company could keep the money or […]
Read moreExecutive Stock Options, Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units – What’s Best for You
This article was published in Ivy Exec on August 3, 2021. For most CEOs, C-suite and senior executives, and even for many directors and mid-level executives, a major part of executive compensation negotiations concerns the level, tax structuring and terms of equity compensation. This article discusses key things to look for in your equity package, among the four […]
Read morePivoting for Startups: Why, When and How
By Robert A. Adelson. This article was published in The CEO Refresher on February 10, 2021. For the founder and entrepreneur launching a startup company, as well as the CEO and officers in a startup or early stage company, it is important to understand the market for your products or services, the needs of your […]
Read moreUsing Career Advancement Covenants to Safeguard Non-Financial Executive Pay
This article was published in CEO World on May 26, 2021. Suppose you have gone as far as you can in your present company and you are on the lookout for a more challenging executive role. An executive job offer came along and you are tempted by the opportunity, but you are in two minds because the salary […]
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