Executive Remuneration Decision Making with Greg Ridder, Chair, Kogan.com & Life Without Barriers

Executive Remuneration Decision Making with Greg Ridder, Chair, Kogan.com & Life Without Barriers

Author: Boardcycle September 28, 2025 Duration: 13:52

"It's simply attract and retain... but once you deconstruct that, it's all about how do you get the right talent, the right incentive, the right people in place." - Greg Ridder

Greg Ridder, Chair of Kogan.com and Life Without Barriers, shares the practical realities of executive remuneration decision making. From navigating proxy advisor resistance to managing shareholder strikes, Greg discusses how boards can maintain fairness principles while handling market pressures.

This episode tackles the challenging balance between attracting top talent, satisfying stakeholders, and creating incentive structures that actually drive value creation.

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