Louis Taormina

Lou Taormina’s career as an executive compensation consultant spans more than two decades, exclusively at FW Cook where he has risen to the level of Managing Director. He works directly with corporate board of directors and senior management providing executive compensation consulting services, particularly as it relates to the design and ongoing administration of compensation programs.

During his career at FW Cook, Lou has worked with a broad collection of clients in a variety of industries, as well as start-up organizations. His legal background is of added value on matters relating to employment agreements, severance and change in control arrangements, SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, and equity incentive plan design and disclosure.

Lou has also authored numerous research reports and articles on compensation-related topics and is a frequent speaker at compensation forums throughout the country. In addition, Lou serves as a Trustee of the Florida State University Foundation, whose members are committed to building successful partnerships with the university and its many generous supporters. References are available upon request.

Relevant Experience

• Banking
• Building Products
• Consumer Products
• Industrial Machinery
• Oil & Gas
• Pharmaceuticals
• Materials
• Media/Interactive Home Entertainment
• Retail
• Technology
• Utilities
• Total Compensation Reviews
• Incentive Plan Design
• Director Compensation
• Severance Packages
• Transaction Issues (IPO, Merger, Spin-off)
• Shareholder Voting Issues/Outreach
• CD&A Drafting/Review

Speaking Engagements and Presentations

June 11, 2025
Thrive 2025 by Morgan Stanley at Work
Designing Dynamic Performance Awards: Balancing Flexibility, Strategy and Long-Term Success
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May 19, 2025
WorldatWork Total Rewards ‘25
Designing Dynamic Performance Awards: Balancing Flexibility, Strategy and Long-Term Success
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April 8, 2025
Florida State University College of Business
Executive Compensation Design
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April 16, 2024
Florida State University College of Business
An Introduction to the World of Executive Compensation
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March 12, 2024
Harvard Law School
2024 Corporate Governance Roundtable
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Publications

January 29, 2023
Equity Grants in Volatile Times
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August 13, 2021
SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Rule
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June 24, 2015
Pay-Versus-Performance Disclosure – SEC Comment Letter
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May 1, 2015
SEC Proposes Pay-for-Performance Disclosure Rules
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