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Investor perspectives on compensation, succession, and investor-board relations

Compensation and Talent Governance Network  March 2026

Executive compensation continues to be a priority for investors, who are seeking a close alignment between pay and performance even as political and regulatory pressures are shifting investor-board dynamics. On March 19, 2026, Compensation and Talent Governance Network (CTGN) members met virtually to discuss investor perspectives on executive compensation, CEO succession, and the current state of investor-board relations. This Summary of Themes provides an overview of the conversation.