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2024 Top 250 Report
Research Report | By Lauren Shatanof, James Lutz, Voytek Sokolowski
Since 1973, FW Cook has published annual reports on long-term incentive grant practices for executives. This report, our 52nd edition, presents information on long-term incentives granted to executives at the 250 largest U.S. companies in the S&P 500 Index, with special focus on trends over the last five years. The report is intended to inform boards of directors and compensation professionals in designing and implementing long-term incentive programs that promote company success by supporting strategic objectives and aligning pay delivery with performance.
Lauren Shatanof
Consultant
Lauren Shatanof joined the firm in 2021. She provides personalized and ongoing support to public, Pre-IPO / SPAC, and private clients in a variety of industries.
James Lutz
Consultant
James Lutz works with a variety of clients, with prior in-house compensation experience in the financial services industry. He provides a range of consulting services, including director compensation analysis, benchmarking and annual and long-term incentive program design
Voytek Sokolowski
Principal
Voytek Sokolowski has experience working with clients in a variety of industries and size categories. He consults on all aspects of executive and board compensation, including executive compensation trends, annual and long-term incentive program design, peer group development, and the relationship between executive pay and company performance. Voytek has also assisted in developing equity plan proposals and employment agreements for new CEOs.