Remuneration

Salvatore Esposito De Falco ()
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Salvatore Esposito De Falco: Sapienza University of Rome

Chapter Chapter 10 in Corporate Governance, 2024, pp 337-376 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter discusses the critical role of compensation in corporate governance, highlighting its impact on aligning management and shareholder interests. It reviews various compensation systems, emphasizing the importance of balancing fixed and variable components to achieve strategic goals and manage risk. Key elements of effective compensation policies include equity-based incentives such as stock options, the importance of transparency, and mechanisms to avoid excessive risk-taking. The chapter also examines regulatory frameworks, such as the European Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II), which require greater transparency and shareholder involvement in remuneration decisions. The chapter explores the concept of “say on pay”, which allows shareholders to vote on executive compensation policies, and discusses tools such as the CEO pay ratio to assess income inequality within companies. Case studies, including the ENI example, illustrate the practical application of these principles, demonstrating improvements in transparency and alignment of remuneration with corporate strategy and sustainability goals.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-74089-3_10

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