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31st Annual

Executive Compensation in a Disruptive World

SEPTEMBER 16 - 17, 2025

NEW YORK, NY

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Executive Compensation is designed to provide the opportunity for attendees to expand their thinking on the interconnected challenges in governance, corporate social responsibility and executive compensation. 

This event brings together thought leaders and practitioners who will address the key issues and trends in executive compensation, C-suite and Board priorities, and evolving business and broader societal issues. We will explore the views of multiple constituencies and stakeholders for an energetic discussion of different viewpoints and exchange of creative ideas.   

Who should attend: 

  • C-suite executives including Chief Human Resources Officers and Chief People Officers
  • Senior leaders and professionals in the fields of Total Rewards, Executive Compensation, Compensation and Benefits, Investor Relations, and Sustainability
  • Board Directors, especially members of compensation and human capital committees
  • Other executive compensation professionals
  • General Counsels and Legal professionals responsible for executive compensation

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Speakers

Steve

Steve Odland Steve Odland

President and CEO
The Conference Board

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Michael J.

Michael J. Albano Michael J. Albano

Partner, Leader of Executive Compensation, Employe…
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilt…

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Greg

Greg Arnold Greg Arnold

Managing Director
Semler Brossy

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Brian

Brian Blackwood Brian Blackwood

Vice President, Executive & Broad-Based Compensati…
Medtronic

Thomas

Thomas Canfield Thomas Canfield

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secr…
Spirit Airlines

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Dana

Dana Etra Dana Etra

Managing Director
FW Cook

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Aubrey

Aubrey Bout

Managing Partner
Pay Governance

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Jennifer

Jennifer Ferrero

Vice President, Senior Counsel & Corporate Secreta…
Henry Schein Inc.

Scott

Scott Haralson

Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Offic…
Hertz Global

Colleen

Colleen Hart

Partner
Proskauer Rose LLP

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Stephen

Stephen Hom

Principal
FW Cook

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Ani

Ani Huang

President & CEO
Center On Executive Compensati…

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Jennifer

Jennifer Kraft

Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Foot Locker, Inc.

Julie

Julie Klapstein

Board Member and Founding CEO
Availity

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Arthur

Arthur H. Kohn

General Counsel - ERISA, Compensation & Benefits
Citi

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Roxanne

Roxanne Lagano

EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Zoetis

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Brian

Brian Lane

Managing Partner
Pay Governance

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Nicholas

Nicholas LaSpina

Partner, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensat…
Proskauer Rose LLP

Suzan

Suzan Morno-Wade

Independent Board Member and Compensation Committe…

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Silvana

Silvana Nuzzo

Principal
Pay Governance

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Sandra

Sandra Pace

Partner
Pay Governance

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Julia

Julia Petty

Partner
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hami…

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Andrea

Andrea S. Rattner

Partner
Proskauer Rose LLP

Nancy

Nancy Ryan

Vice President, Total Rewards
The Cigna Group

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Jim

Jim Scarfone

Chief Human Resources Officer
MidOcean Partners

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Jill

Jill Smart

Independent Board Director & Compensation Committe…
EPAM

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David

David Teigman

Partner
Proskauer Rose LLP

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Don

Don Thompson

Board Member, Royal Caribbean, Northern Trust, and…

Amanda

Amanda Toy

Partner
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilt…

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Phil

Phil Wahba

Senior Writer
Fortune Magazine

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Eric

Eric Weinberg

Vice President, Compensation
Prudential

Garen

Garen Alexander

Senior Manager, Member Engagement and Product Spec…
The Conference Board

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Rita

Rita Meyerson, EdD

Principal Researcher, Human Capital
The Conference Board

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Lee

Lee Miller

Senior Fellow, Human Capital
The Conference Board

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Jo Anne

Jo Anne Rioli Moeller

Senior Fellow, Human Capital
The Conference Board

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Dana M.

Dana M. Peterson

Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Fi…
The Conference Board

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Diana

Diana Scott

US Human Capital Center Leader
The Conference Board

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David K.

David K. Young

President
Committee for Economic Develop…

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Agenda

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

07:45 AM - 08:45 AM ET

Registration & Breakfast

08:45 AM - 08:55 AM ET

Our Theme Introduction
"Executive Compensation in a Disruptive World," underscores the complexity of designing pay programs in an environment shaped by geopolitical uncertai … More

08:55 AM - 09:20 AM ET

Thoughts from the Board Room
Steve Odland, Board member, CEO, and host of C-Suite Perspectives podcast, will share a boardroom perspective on overseeing and approving executive c … More

09:20 AM - 09:50 AM ET

Navigating Economic Shifts, Policy Change, and Cultural Pressu…
Macroeconomic volatility, government intervention, technological change, and cultural headwinds are no longer background noise—they are central forces … More

09:50 AM - 10:35 AM ET

2025-2026 Challenges for Executive Incentive Programs in a Vol…
Measuring growth and maintaining the pay-performance relationship is an annual challenge made more complicated by volatility in the business environm … More

10:35 AM - 10:55 AM ET

Networking Break

10:55 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Scrutiny of Performance Share Units vs. Other Long-term Compen…
We will discuss if the increased uncertainty in the business environment will support a potential shift away from Performance Share Units (PSUs) as th … More

11:40 AM - 12:15 PM ET

Using Compensation to Shape Business Strategy and Cultural Cha…
Executive compensation can be an important reinforcer of organizational change. As companies respond to market shocks, regulatory shifts, and evolving … More

12:15 PM - 01:25 PM ET

Lunch

01:25 PM - 01:40 PM ET

Unlock the Insights: 2025 TCB Executive Compensation Report
Join Garen Alexander, Senior Manager of Member Engagement, for an engaging, real-time unveiling of the latest trends from the 2025 TCB Executive Compe … More

01:40 PM - 02:10 PM ET

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Public Policy – From SEC …
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the evolving contours of public policy, from the anticipated impact of new SEC regulations to the la … More

02:10 PM - 02:45 PM ET

Legal Update & Addressing Potential Challenges in Executive C…
Legal disruption and the shifting regulatory and business landscape continue to impact the design and operation of executive compensation programs an … More

02:45 PM - 03:20 PM ET

Boardroom Agility: How Compensation Committees Are Managing E…
Compensation committees are facing a growing list of emerging priorities—from potential tax law changes and evolving regulatory expectations to incre … More

03:20 PM - 03:40 PM ET

Afternoon Break

03:40 PM - 04:15 PM ET

A CFO’s Perspective on Executive Compensation and Financial Re…
CFOs are deeply involved in the design and governance of executive compensation, shaping plans that must hold up under financial scrutiny and deliver … More

04:15 PM - 04:50 PM ET

Ask the Experts
Bring your toughest questions to a panel of seasoned executive compensation leaders. Whether it’s AI-driven forecasting, evolving stakeholder demands, … More

04:50 PM - 05:00 PM ET

Closing Remarks
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05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET

Reception

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

07:45 AM - 08:30 AM ET

Registration & Breakfast

08:30 AM - 08:35 AM ET

Opening Remarks
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08:35 AM - 09:05 AM ET

Topic Roundtables
Kick off day 2 with a deep dive into the executive compensation issue that matters most to you—while forging valuable connections with peers who shar … More

09:10 AM - 09:40 AM ET

Panel Discussion on Round Table Reports
Insights from the roundtable sessions come into focus as executive compensation leaders respond to key findings and expand on eme … More

09:40 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Rethinking Executive Compensation when an Organization Restruc…
Company restructuring creates immediate disruption and forces a reset of executive compensation strategy. Compensation for new, continuing, and depar … More

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM ET

Networking Break

10:25 AM - 10:55 AM ET

AI Impact on Executive Compensation
AI is not only impacting company investment considerations, it is impacting the make-up of the C-Suite, increasing board member independence, and enab … More

10:55 AM - 11:25 AM ET

The Challenge of Crafting Executive Offers
Striking the right balance in executive offers is a constant test—attracting top talent while avoiding backlash from employees, investors, or the publ … More

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM ET

Beyond the Numbers
An executive’s compensation and career trajectory hinges not only on financial performance but on their ability to protect and grow the company’s bran … More

11:50 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Program Highlights, What’s Next, and Closing Remarks
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