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10 compensation consultants

These ten compensation consultants advise on executive compensation, either at advisory firms or as independent advisors. Readers can learn how executive pay is benchmarked, how incentive and equity plans are designed, and how compensation committees weigh governance and disclosure requirements.

10 professionals8 companiesData retrieved September 29, 2026

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  1. Betsy Field

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Independent · Self-employed

    Independent (self-employed) since 2021; her profile describes her as an independent executive and board compensation advisor focusing on the health care industry and tax-exempt organizations, working with senior management and Boards of Directors. She was formerly Director (2018–2020) and Senior Consultant (2000–2017) at WTW, and Vice President, Compensation & Benefits at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (1994–2000).

  2. Blair Jones

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Managing Director · Semler Brossy

    Managing Director at Semler Brossy since 2005. Her profile says she works with Board Compensation Committees to align executive compensation with the business, market and talent characteristics of each company, balancing value to executives against value created for the company and its shareholders. She was also Senior Vice President at Sibson Consulting (1991–2005).

  3. Chuck Yen

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Partner - Performance, Reward & Talent Consulting · Aon

    Partner - Performance, Reward & Talent Consulting at Aon since 2011. His profile describes him as a senior consultant advising executive management and Boards of Directors on compensation and benefit matters, including governance and regulatory practices, with executive and director compensation among his specialties. He was also Practice Leader at Grant Thornton (US) (2008–2011) and Senior Manager at Deloitte (2005–2008).

  4. Greg Loehmann

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Principal and Executive Committee Member · Compensia

    Principal and Executive Committee Member at Compensia since 2024; his other Compensia roles are Principal (2014–2024) and Senior Consultant (2012–2014). He supports management and Compensation Committee members of pre-IPO and public companies, with engagements focused on establishing competitive pay, aligning incentives with performance objectives and investor expectations, and managing tax, accounting and disclosure requirements.

  5. Irv Becker

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice Chairman - Executive Pay & Governance · Korn Ferry

    Vice Chairman - Executive Pay & Governance at Korn Ferry since 2017, and North American Leader - Executive Compensation at Korn Ferry since 2005. His profile says he works with Boards and senior management on the design and development of reward programs that align executive efforts and results with the success of the company. He was also National Practice Leader - Executive Compensation at KPMG US (2001–2005).

  6. Jason Brooks

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Senior Principal, Executive Compensation Practice · Marsh

    Senior Principal, Executive Compensation Practice at Marsh since 2026; the profile headline places the role at Mercer, a Marsh Business. At BDO USA the profile lists Principal, Global Employer Services - Compensation Consulting Leader (2025–2026) and Managing Director, Global Employer Services - Compensation Consulting Leader (2023–2025), and at KPMG US it lists Managing Director, People Strategy (Compensation Consulting) (2022–2023).

  7. Mark Mundey

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Principal · Pearl Meyer

    Principal at Pearl Meyer since 2006. His profile describes him as a compensation consultant specializing in executive, broad-based employee and board of director compensation, analyzing fixed pay, variable pay and benefits to align compensation programs with strategic goals and long-term shareholder value. He was also Sr. Compensation Analyst at Service Corporation International (2000–2006).

  8. Matt Quarles

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Partner · Pay Governance LLC

    Partner at Pay Governance LLC since 2016 and former Principal at Compensia (2009–2016). His profile says he advises Compensation Committees and management teams across industry sectors, with deep expertise in the high technology, media and life sciences sectors, and has partnered with companies of all sizes. He was also Senior Consultant - Executive and Incentive Pay at WTW (1999–2009).

  9. Ralph Barry

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Principal · Compensia

    Principal at Compensia since 2012. His profile says he provides executive compensation consulting counsel to senior management and Compensation Committees of technology and life science companies on executive and Board pay program design, total reward strategy and equity compensation. It also lists Partner roles at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (2005–2012) and DLA Piper (2000–2005).

  10. Wern Tan

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Director, Executive Compensation Consulting · Aon

    Director, Executive Compensation Consulting at Aon since 2021, and former Executive Compensation Consultant at Pay Governance LLC (2011–2014). The profile lists expertise in corporate governance and executive compensation, full Compensation Committee support, equity burn-rate and grant guidelines, executive incentive design and performance forecasting, and proxy CD&A and other public filings. It also lists Senior Executive Compensation Partner at Juniper Networks (2018–2021).

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Questions to take into the conversation

  1. 01How do you build a peer group and benchmark executive pay for a company of our size and stage?
  2. 02What makes an annual or long-term incentive plan hold up with shareholders and proxy advisors?
  3. 03How should equity grant guidelines and burn rate be managed as a company grows?

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