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David Yang

Managing Director, Chicago, IL
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Emilia McDougal

Consultant, Chicago, IL
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November 4, 2025

Proposed ISS Benchmark Policy Changes for 2026

By David Yang, Emilia McDougal

On October 30, ISS released proposed 2026 benchmark policy updates for public comment. The following table summarizes proposed compensation-related changes to ISS’s U.S. policies for 2026:

The full Proposed ISS Benchmark Policy Changes for 2026 document can be found here. The comment period is open until 5:00 p.m. ET on November 11, 2025. Comments received will be considered by ISS as it finalizes the policy changes for shareholder meetings taking place on or after Feb 1, 2026. Comments can be submitted via email to [email protected] with the submitter’s name and organization. ISS is expected to finalize and release its 2026 benchmark policy updates during the second half of November 2025.

david-yangDavid Yang
Managing Director

David Yang has advised numerous public and privately-held companies on all aspects of executive and board compensation. His experience covers a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, retail, consumer products, transportation, and technology among others. He is a frequent speaker on executive compensation topics and a regular author of the firm’s alert letters.

Emilia McDougal
Consultant

Emilia McDougal consults on executive and board compensation matters, with a focus on market research for public and privately-held clients of various size and industries.

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