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2021 Top 250 Report
Research Report | By Shawn Lee, Metin Aksoy
This 49th annual FW Cook Top 250 Report details the long-term incentive practices and trends of the 250 largest companies in the S&P 500. This study focuses on understanding how long-term incentive (“LTI”) programs are currently designed, how they have evolved over the past several years, and any new developments. LTI programs were compared versus a 2- and 5-year lookback period.
Shawn Lee
Consultant
Shawn Lee joined the firm in 2019. Shawn provides quantitative modeling and analytical support for a wide range of clients. Prior to joining the firm, Shawn held a research fellowship in quantitative social sciences.
Metin Aksoy
Managing Director
Metin Aksoy has seventeen years of consulting experience. Prior to joining the firm in 2010, he worked in the Rewards practice of Towers Watson. He works with clients across a wide range of industries and at various stages of the company life cycle. His clients range from large publicly traded organizations to smaller publicly traded or privately held companies, including a number of private equity portfolio companies.
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