Perspectives

As thought leaders, Zayla Partners™ keeps clients informed on the ever-changing corporate governance world and its impact on executive compensation, board of director compensation, and broader human capital matters. See below for a variety of articles, analyses, and case studies tailored to elevate your understanding of the impacts of market trends and current events on your business.

Family Business, Not Family Feud

Private Company Compensation Despite Family Drama The compensation issue probably isn't about compensation. The board...
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Inside ISS’s 2027 Policy Survey: The Open Questions on Executive Pay

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recently released its policy survey questionnaire, the first formal step in...
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CEO Turnover Across the Energy Sector

Why It Matters for Boards, Compensation, and Succession Planning CEO turnover across the energy sector...
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SEC’s 2026 Disclosure Update

On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed Release No. 33-11419 — what...
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The Credit Union Paradox: Why Succession Planning Alone Falls Short

Credit unions are facing a growing leadership challenge that succession planning alone may not solve....
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Early 2026 Proxy Season Trends: What CD&As Are Telling Us

Early 2026 proxy filings show compensation committees navigating three simultaneous pressures: investor demands for structural...
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Rare Earth, Rare Compensation

Thanks to the combined effects of trade wars and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence...
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ISS Finalizes Policy Changes for 2026

ISS 2026 Compensation Benchmark Policy Changes: What Boards Need to Know On November 25, 2025,...
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2025 ISS Policy Survey: Key Takeaways for Public Companies

2025 ISS Benchmark Policy Survey – Initial Findings Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), the global proxy...
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