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16 July 2026
Snowflake Unveils $448 Million CEO Pay Plan Tied to Stock Targets
External News

Reuters

Design and strategy
Executive plans
USA

Performance-based stock award tied to ambitious market-capitalisation and service targets.

LIVE WEBCAST
16 July 2026, 10 - 11am MST
Building the Business Case for Equity Compensation (GEO Future Leaders Class of 2024) - ZOOM
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Jordan Dorich, Gallagher 
Lewis Dulley, Tapestry 
Nicole Thomas, Shopify 
Meho Cerimovic, Baker McKenzie 
Danielle Roseland, Morgan Stanley at Work

Data and business intelligence
All plan types
Global

Join the inaugural class of the Future Leaders of Global Equity as they examine the evolving business case for equity compensation. Drawing on fresh survey data, broader industry research, and insights from the thought leadership paper Making the Business Case for Equity-Based Compensation: A Practical Framework for Driving Equity Adoption, this forward-looking session moves beyond foundational concepts to deliver a structured, outcome-driven approach to equity strategy. 

Designed for practitioners ready to elevate their influence, this session explores how equity programs can be intentionally aligned with organizational strategy, talent philosophy, and measurable business outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into how equity compensation can accelerate high-impact performance, support global growth, strengthen retention, and foster an ownership-driven culture across the workforce.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify the core business drivers that make equity compensation a strategic tool for talent, growth, and organizational performance.
  • Apply a practical framework for aligning equity programs with company strategy, workforce philosophy, and measurable outcomes.
  • Strengthen your ability to communicate and defend the value of equity compensation to leadership and key stakeholders.
     

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

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ARTICLE
15 July 2026
A 2026 Tax Playbook for High Earners
External News

Kiplinger

Employee engagement
All plan types
USA

Covers RSU taxation, ISO AMT exposure, company-stock concentration and coordinated compensation planning.

ARTICLE
14 July 2026
Exit - Selling Your Company And What That Means For Employee Equity Award Holders
External News

CMS

Private and pre-IPO companies
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Outline of how employee ownership preserves company culture, rewards staff, and supports business continuity while giving owners a viable exit. Although the process can be more complex and require careful planning, it can benefit owners, employees, and the long-term success of the business when structured effectively.

ARTICLE
13 July 2026
What HMRC's Newest Employee Share Scheme Statistics Reveal
External News

Vestd

General
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Analysis of HMRC's latest employee share scheme data, highlighting trends in EMI, CSOP and other tax-advantaged plans. The article discusses growing adoption, changing employer behaviour and what the figures suggest about employee ownership in UK businesses.

ARTICLE
13 July 2026
Company Stock Options, RSUs and ESPPs: Mistakes High Earners Make
External News

Kiplinger

Employee engagement
All plan types
USA

Explains withholding shortfalls, double-taxation risks and concentration issues for equity award holders.

ARTICLE
13 July 2026
What HMRC's Newest Employee Share Scheme Statistics Tell Us
External News

Vestd

Data and business intelligence
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Analysis of the latest UK statistics, including changes in CSOP, EMI, SAYE and SIP usage.

ARTICLE
13 July 2026
Yay! You've Been Awarded Stock! Boo, The Tax Hit Is Massive: How To Avoid The Mistakes High Earners Make Before They Even Realize It
External News

kiplinger

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
USA

Explores common mistakes employees make with RSUs, stock options and ESPPs. It explains how poor tax planning, under-withholding in employer stock can erode wealth, and offers practical strategies for managing equity compensation effectively.

ARTICLE
10 July 2026
U.S. Backup Withholding Tax: What Every Non-U.S. Investor Needs To Know
External News

Sprintax 

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
Global

Summarizes the importance of submitting a valid W-8BEN (for shareholders outside the US holding US stock) . This usually prevents this withholding, ensures the correct tax treatment, and may qualify them for reduced withholding under a tax treaty.

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