GEO AWARD FINALISTS 2026

Eaton is a seasoned professional serving as the Director of Executive Compensation & Equity at Seagate. With more than ten years of dedicated experience in executive compensation and equity administration, Eaton has honed her expertise in this specialized field. She is recognized for her proficiency in data analytics, a skill she leverages to propel HR practices into the realm of data-driven decision-making.

Eaton holds a Master’s degree in Data Analytics, augmenting her educational background with an MBA and a CPA license. Her academic achievements reflect her commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and equipping herself with the necessary tools to excel in her role.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Eaton finds joy in outdoor adventures, particularly skiing. She embraces the thrill of exploring different destinations worldwide in search of pristine snowscapes, embodying her adventurous spirit and love for travel.

Joseph Blasi is a distinguished professor and sociologist at the School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University where he teaches the undergraduate and graduate courses on corporate governance. He is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His work includes economic sociology, the social and economic history of the corporation, and public policy, particularly broad-based employee stock ownership, profit sharing, gain sharing, and stock options in corporations, in countries, in industries, for example, with a study of Silicon Valley, and in different historical periods of American history.

He has written 13 books including Employee Ownership (Harper and Row, 1988), The New Owners with D. Kruse (HarperCollins, 1991), Kremlin Capitalism with M. Kroumova and D. Kruse (Cornell University Press, 1996), A Working Nation with various co-authors (Russell Sage Foundation, 2000), In The Company of Owners with D. Kruse and A. Bernstein (Basic Books, 2003), and Shared Capitalism at Work with D. Kruse and R. Freeman (University of Chicago Press, 2010). His articles have appeared in the British Journal of Industrial Relations, Industrial Relations, and the Industrial and Labor Relations Review, among others.

Rebecca Kargl is the Senior Equity Manager at Zillow Group. In this role, she is a key member of the Corporate and Securities Legal team, overseeing the administration, analysis, and employee education for the company's global equity plan. Rebecca also leads collaboration with various internal and external teams on matters related to equity planning, processing, accounting, and global equity administration.

Before joining Zillow Group, Rebecca served as Payroll Manager and Senior Executive Compensation and Stock Plan Administrator at Concho Resources Inc., until its acquisition by ConocoPhillips in early 2021. She began her career as an auditor at Weaver.

Rebecca is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Equity Professional (CEP). She is an active member of the Global Equity Organization (GEO) and the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP), where she currently serves as President of the Dallas Chapter. Additionally, she frequently speaks at industry conferences and events and dedicates her time to equity education and networking initiatives.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Northwood University and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech University.

Michelle O’Donnell O’Hehir is a seasoned equity and executive compensation leader with over 25 years of global experience managing stock plans, long-term incentives, and corporate governance across 70+ countries. 

Currently Director of Global Equity and Executive Compensation at Organon LLC, she oversees equity administration for thousands of employees worldwide, ensuring compliance, scalability, and operational excellence. 

A Certified Equity Professional (CEP Level 3), Michelle brings deep expertise in program design, M&A equity integration, cross-functional leadership, and employee engagement. She has a proven track record of optimizing global equity programs in both high-growth and complex organizational environments.

Over the past seven years as Share Plan Director at The Sage Group plc, I've spearheaded various initiatives to enhance our equity programs and administration. This includes overseeing the tendering and outsourcing of administration for all our plans, as well as successfully launching a global all-employee plan to 12,000 eligible colleagues spanning 19 countries. Notably, I played a pivotal role in supporting significant corporate transactions, such as the acquisition of a Silicon Valley tech company, which involved navigating a complex rollover of share options, earning Sage our inaugural GEO award.

More recently, our efforts in enhancing communication and financial education have been recognized with two additional awards, proudly showcased in our London office. Under my leadership, our discretionary awards have seen substantial growth in both size and complexity, now catering to over 800 colleagues across four plan types. In 2023, I orchestrated the successful launch of a 423 ESPP for our USA colleagues.

My dedication to advancing the field extends beyond my role at Sage. I am an active member of both Proshare and GEO, organizations I encouraged Sage to join. Additionally, I serve on the GEO Issuer Council and support the UK GEO chapter, regularly participating in meetings and contributing insights.

In recognition of my contributions, I was honored to be named a GEO Fellow in 2019 and achieved the ICSA Certificate in Share Plans with Distinction. Furthermore, I currently serve as Vice Chair of the Proshare Global Focus Group. My extensive network within the Share Plan community is evidenced by my regular appearances as a speaker at Proshare and GEO conferences, where I engage in panel discussions across various locations including the UK, USA, Berlin, and Amsterdam.

I remain an active member of the UK Share Plan User Group, where I collaborate with fellow Share Plan professionals from both FTSE and private companies, frequently hosting and attending meetings. My commitment to advancing the field of equity compensation remains unwavering, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to its growth and development.

Geri is a seasoned Share Plan Professional of 20 years, now working in the Global Reward Team at The Coca-Cola Company.

She is experienced in the design, implementation management and delivery of change across a wide range of employee share plans. 

Most recently, Geri has led the design of the new Coca-Cola Global ESPP, including a comprehensive communication plan to foster employee education and engagement. Geri lives with her daughter in South London.

She enjoys sport, playing the drums, and cryptic crosswords.