This session presents compensation directors' views on key issues arising this year and likely trends going forward. Panelits will address a variety of issues, including: the suitability of equity as a proper incentive for employees and executives; the ongoing role of the remuneration committee in developing global policy; key design features; risk management; and key trends coming forward.

Janet Cooper, Partner, Linklaters (UK)
Peter Haller, Sr Rewards Advisor, Credit Suisse (UK)
Allen Powley, Compensation Director, GSK (UK)

This panel session includes experts spanning legal, consultancy, trustee and administration, and corporate perspectives. The session will be an update of the successful session from the 2009 conference in Paris. The panel will discuss the implications of the global credit crunch on international compensation packages, including the significant impact on share plan policies and practices and explain how approaches have developed in the past year. Plan design, legal, trustee and practical issues will be examined, with reference to specific client examples.

Nicholas Greenacre, Partner, White & Case LLP (UK)
Ed Graskamp, Fredrick W. Cook
Lindsey Doud, Director & Head of London Office, RBC cees (UK)
Laura Smith, Executive Compensation and Employee Ownership Director, STMicroeletronics (CH)

The Internal Revenue Service has recently announced the intent to increase enforcement regarding withholding and reporting obligations associated with paying non-US individuals for personal services performed in the US. This would include employees in the US for an extended business trip, a temporary assignement, or a permanent transfer. Any corproate tax examination of large and mid-sized busineses will automatically include a review of employer compliance with the withholding and reporting obligations.

Carol Rutlen, Partner, Rutlen Associates (US)
Michael Guerra, SVP Business Development, Equity Administration Solutions, Inc. (US)
Lori Nichols, Director, International Compliance Strategy and Policy, IRS (US)

Cargill, one of the world's largest private companies, was recently presented with an opportunity to develop a more efficient options administration process while enhancing the customer experience. During a period of less than one year, Cargill's team coordinated an RFP, transitioned to a new record keeper and administration platform, re-evaluated all aspects of their internal processes, and designed and launched a custom website for their participants. The efficiencies gained through this project, and the ability to leverage their new platform and website for future enhancements, has made for a successful project.Cargill will share their story, challenges, and lessons learned from re-engineering a process for efficiency and future enhancements. Organizations considering such a review may gain insights and useful suggestions from this presentation and discussion.

Patricia Boepple, SVP Global Client Operations, Global Shares (US)
Clinton Shoap, Equity Compensation Manager, Cargill (US)
Kathy Shega, Total Compensation, Cargill (US)
Michelle Engebretsen, Total Compensation, Cargill (US)

Design of new global compensation program following merger of InBev and Anheuser-Busch creating largest world's largest brewer with 120,000 employees in 30 countries. Evaluation of prior programs and creation of new approach for annual incentive and long term incentive plans and innovative equity compensation design.

Michael Lackey, Managing Director, Total Rewards Strategies (US)
James Brickey, Vice President People, Anheuser-Busch InBev (US)