CEO compensation has been climbing for years—but what does that mean for shareholders? Over the past decade, CEO pay has increased in step with significant shareholder gains, but do the highest performing companies also pay the most for their CEOs?  Is there even a relationship between CEO pay and company performance?

Packed with insights, trends, and analysis, we’ll explore the connection between CEO compensation and company performance, revealing if organization are getting a good bang for their buck on CEO pay.  We’ll also compare the backgrounds of CEOs with the highest ROI for shareholders vs those with the lowest ROI; as well as potential insights from case studies to help find the right alignment of CEO pay and company performance.

Key Takeaways

• Examine the relationship between CEO compensation and company performance through a data-driven lens
• Assess key characteristics of CEOs generating exceptional ROI
• Discuss how to align CEO compensation with sustainable growth and shareholder value