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New Wave of CEO Security Perks Pours In
By Agenda | Mar 9, 2026 | Read more
Partner Shaun Bisman was quoted in an Agenda article discussing the growing prevalence of executive security perquisites in proxy disclosures following heightened safety concerns for corporate leaders. Bisman noted that companies are increasingly expanding security programs and enhancing related disclosures—often following formal risk assessments—and that these changes are contributing to higher costs reported in the “all other compensation” section of proxy statements
Morgan Stanley pays CEO Pick $45M for 2025
By Banking Dive | Feb 12, 2026 | Read more
Partner Shaun Bisman was quoted in a Banking Dive article discussing Morgan Stanley’s decision to award CEO Ted Pick $45 million for 2025, reinforcing the emerging trend of $40 million-plus compensation packages among large U.S. bank CEOs. Bisman noted that rising pay levels reflect competitive market dynamics, with boards facing pressure to offer compensation packages that remain competitive with peers.
One WA CEO makes 1,794 times his average employee. Here’s why
By The Seattle Times | Feb 11, 2026 | Read more
Partner Kyle Eastman was quoted in a Seattle Times article examining rising CEO pay and widening CEO-to-employee pay ratios at major Washington-based companies. Eastman noted that the growing share of equity in executive compensation reflects a long-standing effort to align pay with shareholder interests, while emphasizing that CEO pay ratios are a “blunt metric” that can be distorted by factors such as large stock grants that vest over multiple years rather than reflecting annual compensation.
The $40 million club: Big-bank CEO pay hits new heights
By American Banker | Feb 11, 2026 | Read more
Partner Shaun Bisman was quoted in an American Banker article examining rising compensation among large U.S. bank CEOs, noting that roughly $40 million has emerged as a new benchmark for top bank leaders. Bisman explained that the increases reflect strong financial performance but are also influenced by market dynamics such as stock price growth and peer benchmarking, which can create pressure on boards to maintain competitive pay packages.
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