Overview
What boards and comp committees care about most
How to build trust and credibility when presenting comp strategy
Best practices for run rate, equity planning, and peer groups
What’s changing in executive comp — and what’s not
How to set your CEO and CFO up for success
Topics
Theme 1: Building Trust and Framing for the Boardroom
What every Head of Total Rewards should know before meeting with the board
How to position comp as both a risk and a lever for growth
Why timing, framing, and credibility matter more than data alone
Frank shares lessons from years of experience working with top board members at Google and Cloudflare.
Theme 2: Run Rate, Dilution, and Performance
How to explain dilution and burn rate in a way that sticksWhy boards care more about volatility than single-point forecasts
How to be proactive — not reactive — in equity strategy and communication
Includes examples of sensitivity analysis, front-loaded grants, and evolving stakeholder expectations.
Theme 3: The Future of Executive Comp
What’s changing with PSU skepticism and ISS influence
How leading companies are creating a “top talent” tier beyond execs
Why RSUs are on the rise — even pre-IPO — and how to talk about it with the board
Frank offers a forward-looking perspective on the next 10 years of executive pay.
About the speaker
Frank Wagner
VP of Total Rewards, Cloudflare
Former Head of Compensation, GoogleFrank brings 35+ years of experience leading compensation at the world’s most iconic tech companies. From comp committees to cap tables, Frank’s insights have shaped how compensation leaders communicate with the boardroom.
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