Australian Executive Remuneration Consultants
Australia’s leading independent people advisory consultancy
Based in Melbourne, Australia, we are executive remuneration consultants and more, advising Boards and C-Suite of ASX-listed and other significant organisations on their most complex people matters.
What we do
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People and performance
We are experts in the remuneration of Board members and C suite executives. We adopt a 'strategy first' approach to interrogate and design remuneration and reward frameworks, as well as develop and test designs in the context of regulatory change (e.g. CPS 511 and the Financial Accountability Regime).
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Leadership, succession and governance
We assist you to effectively and proactively plan for both board and senior management succession and in transitioning your CEO and other C-suite executives - from legal considerations, through to remuneration and communication and facilitate board effectiveness and senior leadership talents reviews and development programs that support organisational objectives.
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Stakeholder engagement
A critical component of the work we do. We take an ‘all angles’ approach to your governance and stakeholder arrangements so that implications of each decision can be fully appreciated. We then design programs to help you effectively communicate - both internally & externally – the value in your decisions and approach.
Who we act for
Our large and enviable client base includes many of the larger and more significant organisations in Australia. While we predominately work with ASX listed companies, our expertise and experience also extends to large private companies (including P/E backed organisations). At those companies, we typically will work with:
Chair of the Board or Chair of the Remuneration Committee
Non-executive Directors
CEO and Managing Director
Chief People Officer
Remuneration and Benefits Manager
Chief Financial Officer
General Counsel and Company Secretary
That being said, if you have a people problem, you are someone we want to work with!
Why us
Simply put, we are the best at what we do and with a client list full of willing referees, you will be in good company in choosing our services. In particular:
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Unparalleled experience
We have an unrivalled breadth and depth of experience, and you will get direct exposure to that experience.
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Bespoke solutions
We listen to you and understand that one size does not fit all. Our solutions are tailored specifically for you and your company.
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Multidisciplinary
As an incorporated legal practice with tax, accounting and communications expertise, we join ALL the dots for you, providing holistic advice.
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We give opinions
As truly independent advisors, we tell it like it is. We do not sit on the fence and know the value of receiving practical and insightful guidance.
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Long term relationships
We commit for the long haul. This allows us to build a detailed understanding of the business.
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Credibility
Our clients trust what we say and you can be sure that we know what we are talking about.
Who we are
A multidisciplinary team of leading and experienced industry professionals
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Stephen Walmsley
Managing Director
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Megan Wee
Associate Director
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Azhar Ul Islam Ghani
Senior Consultant
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Julia Patterson
Consultant
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Justin Louey
Consultant
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Samuel Moss
Analyst
Thought leadership and market updates
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Unpacking Leveraged Incentive Plans – Does Fortune Favour the Brave?
In an ASX listed world where proxy advisors and investors favour incentives delivered in equity, not all types of equity awards are equal.scription goes here
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Cycling Through Year-end – Key Remuneration Issues
As we enter the final month of the financial year for June year-end companies, Remuneration Committees and reward teams pivot their attention wholly towards the FY24 remuneration cycle.
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Extra, Extra, Read All About It – A Spicier AGM Season
As we put pens down on another AGM season this year, which saw a greater number of ‘first strikes’ against ASX 200 June year-end remuneration reports (16 vs 12 in 2022) and ‘near misses’ (17 vs 5 in 2022) as at 4 December 2023, the COVID-19 leeway afforded by external stakeholders in the past few years has seemingly disappeared.
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Finding the Bullseye – FY2024 Target-setting in a Less Buoyant Economy
As the economic boom times of the post-COVID era, we explore how subdued earnings growth may impact a Board’s FY2024 approach to financial target-setting in executive bonus plans.
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FY23 Remuneration Cycle – The Predictions (Part 1)
As winter inches closer, it marks the start of another remuneration cycle for ASX June year-end companies.
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Going Against the Grain – Being Globally Competitive with an ASX Ticker
What’s the Issue?
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FY22 Remuneration Cycle – First You Learn, Then You Earn
How will the FY22 remuneration cycle differ from others?
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Executive remuneration – back to the future?
So is it time for a real rethink on executive remuneration?
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ATO draft Tax Determination 2021/D5
Are your share plan rule disposal restrictions ‘genuine’?
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Market Update
Earnings Season FY21: under pressure
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Sunsets – navigating unexpected CEO departures
How to prepare for a once in a career event.
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One less brick in the wall
Update on deferred taxing point changes
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Dancing with discretion
Is there a case for greater flexibility?
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Future Thinking: Is There Life on Mars?
Is now the time to make change?
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Executive Remuneration Design in Australia: Best of Both Worlds?
Is there opportunity for an enhanced role for restricted equity in the Australian market?
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The Changing Game of Executive Pay: COVID Revolution or Evolution?
Is it time to think outside the box?
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Dumb Things – How to Clawback the Gravy
How bad does ‘bad’ have to be for a departing executive to get nothing?
