Executive Compensation

Executive Compensation

From The Balancing Act Podcast with SingerLewak by The Balancing Act by SingerLewak

February 19, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

The episode discusses executive compensation strategies with insights from industry experts.

In this episode of The Balancing Act Podcast, Mike Mondelli, Director in SingerLewak’s Tax Advisory Group , sits down with Harriet Oberman, Tax Partner at SingerLewak , and Susan Schroeder, Partner at Compensation Advisory Partners , for a clear and practical discussion on executive compensation strategy. They explore how organizations can design compensation programs that support long‑term growth, retain top talent, and align leadership with company values. The conversation covers topics such as phantom equity, long‑term cash incentives, governance considerations, pay transparency, and how compensation plans are handled during ownership changes or succession events. This episode is ideal for leaders in private companies, family‑owned businesses, and nonprofits looking to build or refine effective executive compensation structures. 🔗 Building Blocks for Business Success Series: Building Blocks for Business Success 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn for updates : ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/singerlewak-llp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Balancing Act Podcast with SingerLewak | Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 Subscribe to our…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Mondelli

Guests: Harriet Oberman, Susan Schroeder

Topics covered

  • executive compensation
  • compensation strategy
  • long-term growth
  • talent retention
  • pay transparency

Keywords

  • executive compensation
  • phantom equity
  • long-term cash incentives
  • governance
  • pay transparency

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Organizations: SingerLewak, Compensation Advisory Partners

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