1.3 Equity Compensation in India: Best Practices and Key Legal, Tax, and Cultural Considerations

This session will dive into the unique landscape of equity compensation in India, examining best practices and emerging trends that are shaping the market. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities companies face when structuring equity plans, including tax implications, legal frameworks, and employment laws specific to India.

The session will also explore how cultural factors influence plan adoption and participation, offering insights into how global companies can effectively tailor their equity compensation strategies to the Indian market.

 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand the tax, legal, and employment law considerations unique to India in equity plan design.
  • Explore cultural factors and their impact on plan adoption and employee participation.
  • Learn how to align global equity strategies with India's evolving corporate and regulatory environment.
Speaker/Author

David Edwards, NatWest (UK)
Jalaj Sinah, Qapita (IN)
Rahul Somani, Qapita (IN)
 

Event date
Monday, 28 Apr 2025, 14:45 - 15:45
Country
Breakout series
Location
Palmovka 3
Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge
Level
I

10.1 The Employee Communication Conundrum

Communicating equity plan details is crucial for employee understanding and appreciation, especially when cash is often prioritised over non-cash benefits. In this session, we will explore how different companies approach the challenge of conveying the value of equity compensation.

With insights from Google, we’ll discuss how to reach both mobile and non-mobile employees, and examine the most effective communication strategies for different generations, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z and beyond.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Learn how to emphasize the value of equity plans to employees, particularly when cash compensation is more immediately attractive.
  • Discover the most effective communication methods for different generations of employees, from quick, digestible information for younger workers to more detailed, comprehensive content for older generations.
  • Explore strategies for communicating equity compensation to mobile employees, addressing how their mobility impacts their equity awards and ensuring they understand their benefits.
Speaker/Author

Pam Chernoff, Aon (US)
Sarah Long, Wealth at Work (UK)
Gemma Ludwig, Vialto Partners (UK)
Eileen Nguyen, Google (UK)
Augustin Serban, Industry Expert (ES)

Event date
Wednesday, 30 Apr 2025, 12:30 - 13:30
Country
Breakout series
Location
Palmovka 1
Field of Study
Communications
Level
O

2.3 Excellence in Global Share Plans: Insights from Two Award-Winning Companies

Discover the award-winning strategies of Amazon and Google in transforming global share plans. Amazon, winner of ‘Best Use of Technology’ in 2024, will delve into how their VIA system automated complex LOA and COS processes for 400,000+ equity-eligible employees across 60 countries, ensuring compliance, reducing errors, and enhancing efficiency through real-time vesting visibility. Google, winner of ‘Best Use of Technology,’ in 2023 will showcase Project Nutella, their automation initiative that saved 1,500+ hours annually while enhancing accuracy, productivity, and participant experiences.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify key processes within your equity plans that are prime candidates for automation, and learn how to integrate technology to save time, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.
  • Develop strategies to build modular, adaptable equity management systems that can scale with your company and incorporate evolving regulations, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Create effective communication and stakeholder collaboration plans to attract employee buy-in and participation in your equity plans, leveraging insights from successful ambassador programs and data-driven decision-making.
Speaker/Author

Simin Cen, Amazon (US)
Sarah Fearnley, J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions (IE)
David Nguyen, Amazon (US)
Dexter Tang, Google (UK)

Event date
Monday, 28 Apr 2025, 16:00 - 17:00
Topic
Plan type
Country
Breakout series
Location
Palmovka 3
Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge
Level
O