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

  • 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.

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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:

  • Unparalleled experience

    We have an unrivalled breadth and depth of experience, and you will get direct exposure to that experience.

  • 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.

  • Multidisciplinary

    As an incorporated legal practice with tax, accounting and communications expertise, we join ALL the dots for you, providing holistic advice.

  • 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.

  • Long term relationships

    We commit for the long haul. This allows us to build a detailed understanding of the business.

  • 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

Thought leadership and market updates

  • 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?

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