An Introduction to GEO About GEO The Global Equity Organization (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 represents a community of nearly 5,000 individuals representing companies and professional firms in more than 60 countries around the world. GEO’s mission is to provide a forum for an open exchange between members, regardless of location, position or affiliation, of the latest information as to the strategic, financial, cultural, legal, tax, communication and administrative issues involving the use of equity-based employee compensation in the global community, from the fundamentals to the latest market intelligence. GEO members include decision-makers and influencers from all areas of the global equity compensation community: - Issuing Companies - Corporate executives, managers, administrators and team members from a wide range of business sectors. Professionals from organizations including publicly-traded, private, pre-IPO, LLC and partnership equity structures.
- Service Providers - Providers of stock plan services including attorneys, accountants, tax advisors, brokers, administrators and consultants.
- Academic & Government Representatives - Academic institutions, government bodies, and non-governmental agencies.
GEO offers its members a range of exclusive tools and services, designed to advance their company and their careers, including: - An unrivalled events program - Industry-leading educational & networking opportunities typically attended by over 2,000 individuals from 25+ countries annually. GEO provides its members with a number of efficient in-person and virtual networking opportunities throughout the year:
— Local chapter meetings; — Regional events; — An Annual Conference; — A global membership directory for online networking; — Dedicated public and private social media networks to promote community discussion. - A thriving membership base - A peer network with endless opportunities and access to a global community of c. 5,000 individuals from 60+ countries.
- Resources that work for you - The information generated and shared by GEO members is available across multiple channels, including:
— Webcasts; — Weekly e-newsletters; — Exclusive access to the GEO website, including secure member-only sections offering relevant industry content updated frequently; — A job bank for equity compensation professionals; — A private online community allowing members access to GEO colleagues around the world 24/7; — An exclusive mentor/mentee matching program facilitating connections between GEO members for technical and career development exchanges. Regardless of where you are, GEO puts the world of global equity and executive compensation at your fingertips. Further Information For additional information on the GEO Fellows Program, please contact GEO's Executive Director, Danyle Anderson. |