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Board Oversight of Executive Pay

By NACD Staff

01/16/2023

Compensation Committee Executive Compensation

In brief: Compensation committee members are tasked with designing compensation programs for senior management in a way that links pay with performance, attracts and retains executives, aligns executives’ goals with the company’s long-term strategy, and avoids unnecessary risk-taking.

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