The Global Equity Organization (GEO) is a member-founded and member-driven not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of equity compensation worldwide through a global community of well-informed professionals. GEO provides its members - regardless of location, position or affiliation - opportunities to share and learn about the strategic, governance, financial, cultural, legal, tax, communication and administrative issues affecting equity-based employee compensation around the world, from the fundamentals to the latest market intelligence.
GEO was founded in 1999 to support corporate executives and equity compensation professionals dealing with the challenges of creating, managing and administering employee share plans large and small, national and global. GEO has nearly 5,000 individual members representing companies and professional firms in more than 60 countries around the world.
GEO members include decision-makers and influencers from all areas of the global equity compensation community:
GEO is independent and ensures that all voices and all opinions on any equity compensation issue can be heard and represented. The information generated and shared by GEO members is available across multiple channels:
GEO provides its members with a number of efficient networking opportunities throughout the year:
about crucial information, news and developments that can help you succeed and advance in your career.
with experts and peers from around the world and next door, to share best practices and develop valuable relationships that endure.
a welcoming atmosphere that fosters meaningful dialogue and relationships.
Members of the Global Equity Organization are dedicated to: