Incentive compensation is not intended to coerce executives to do what they would not otherwise be willing to do, but to reward them for doing what ought to be done.

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At Cogent Compensation, Partners, our executive compensation consultants assist in bringing together the various interests involved in the executive pay debate: employees, shareholders, institutions, and other stakeholders.

About Cogent Compensation Partners

Cogent Compensation Partners is a leading provider of objective and expert advice on the subject of executive compensation, corporate governance and the linkage between company performance and executive pay.

We have the experience and expertise to offer objective advice to leading companies. Our executive compensation consultants assist in driving together the various interests involved in the executive pay debate: employees, shareholders, institutions, and other stakeholders. Our services include:

Compensation committee advisory
Annual and long-term incentive plan design
Compensation strategy development
Executive compensation accounting, tax, and regulatory assistance
SEC disclosure assistance
Expert advice on shareholder proposals related to executive pay
Board of director compensation analysis
Executive and director stock ownership program development
Executive employment and severance arrangements

We founded the firm based on our view that the market was increasingly demanding seasoned AND independent consultants. Because an independent boutique with a national presence is the ideal platform for our services, we formed Cogent Compensation Partners with a national expansion strategy in mind. We believe this structure is optimal for our clients, their investors, and our consultants.