As we do every year, we evaluated the performance of CEOs in the hotel industry using our proprietary “pay-for-performance” model. Our goal is to determine whether a CEO deserves his... read more →
This year's analysis of CEO compensation was a story about the large and small players in gaming. The study included 44 CEOs from the United States, Europe and Asia. All... read more →
In a CG Newsletter two years ago, I discussed the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance in the hospitality industry. By comparing a company's stock appreciation, growth in earnings... read more →
Despite well-publicized exceptions, women are the minority in the highest levels of executive leadership—a phenomenon traditionally attributed to workplace barriers collectively termed the glass ceiling. Newer research, however, increasingly implicates... read more →
It amazes me how much can change in a year. Although CEO pay is still a hot topic, the new trend this year is private equity. With the pressures and... read more →
The lodging industry is booming again and CEOs are reaping the benefits. Capital continues to pour into the industry pushing asset prices higher. Interestingly enough, many companies are going private... read more →
You can't read a business magazine or newspaper today without executive compensation being hotly debated. The press is running more and more stories of preposterous termination payoffs to fired CEOs,... read more →
This year's proxy season was a rough one for shareholders and CEOs alike. One of the more daunting issues is the government's role in determining and/or legislating executive pay. We... read more →
When Robert Nardelli and the board of directors of Home Depot mutually agreed to his resignation, he left with nearly $210 million in parachute payments. A part of the payments... read more →
A few years ago there was no such thing as a "lead director" on a public board. Typically the Chairman ruled board proceedings and set the agenda. But when the... read more →