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404.439.1001 |
| Boston | 130 Turner Street, Suite 610 Waltham, MA 02453 Map It |
781.591.3400 |
| Chicago | 70 W Madison Street, Suite 5710 Chicago, IL 60602 Map It |
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310.277.5070 |
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Our Services
So many variables can shape compensation programs that fuel a generation of success. And nobody has more foresight than FW Cook…
Our Services
Companies are increasingly affected by the various external influences on executive pay and governance practice. The changing economic…
For over half a century, FW Cook has delivered independent executive compensation expertise to publicly traded and privately held organizations, shaping compensation plans for executives, key employees, and non-employee board directors. Our comprehensive services help clients attract and retain top talent, drive performance through targeted rewards, and align employee interests with shareholder value.
Our firm’s principle objective is to add value to the executive pay programs and processes. We accomplish this by partnering with our clients in the process of developing and administering meaningful and effective compensation programs that align with the company’s business strategy and culture. In our role as outside advisor, we provide the experience, resources, support, and objective advice to help our clients make informed decisions about executive compensation matters.
Core Consulting Services
- Peer Group Construction
- Executive Compensation Benchmarking
- Incentive Plan Design
- Goal-Setting / Management
- Pay-for-Performance Alignment
- Severance & CIC
- Trends & Regulatory Developments
- Director Compensation
- Corporate Governance
- Proxy Drafting
- Proxy Advisory Issues
- New Equity Plan Shareholder Authorization
- IPO planning
- M&A / Transaction Support (e.g., Spin Offs)
Data Analytics
- In-house software engineers and survey account managers.
- Proprietary database of proxy information for S&P 1500.
- Internal survey covering Top 20 executives (approximately 300 companies).
Technical Expertise
- Our consultants are supported by a full technical team covering legal, tax, regulatory, disclosure, accounting, and proxy advisory.
Shareholder Advisory
- End-to-end in-house shareholder advisory expertise.
- Develop bespoke engagement materials including investor profiles.
- Prepare management teams and directors for engagement meetings.
- Analyze shareholder feedback and craft response.
Human Capital
- FW Cook Institute: a newly formed offering to provide support on broader Human Capital topics.
- These topics include succession planning, leadership development, talent management, performance management, etc.
Our Affiliates
We serve clients domestically and internationally through our seven US offices and formal affiliations with leading consultancies FIT Remuneration in the UK and Pretium Partners in Asia.
FIT Remuneration Consultants is the UK’s largest independent executive pay consultancy. They help design tailored pay packages and benchmark policies, support implementation, and consult with shareholders to align pay with strategy and motivate key executives.
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Pretium Partners is an independent consulting firm that drives growth, profitability, and transformation through reward, performance, and HR strategy. They deliver value through benchmarking, incentive design, organization transformation, performance management, and M&A support.
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