2026 U.S. Proxy Season: Evolving Incentive Design and CEO Pay Trends (opens in new tab)

As 2026 U.S. proxy filings reach critical mass, clear trends in CEO compensation have emerged. Consistent with recent years, CEO pay has progressed at a steady upward clip, and incentive design practices continue to evolve. As shareholders cast their say-on-pay votes this proxy season, pay-for-performance alignment, incentive structure rigor, and incentive time horizon are emerging […]