Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Metrics in Incentives Across the S&P 500

Blair Jones has 30 years of executive compensation consulting experience. She has worked extensively across industries and has deep expertise in advising boards on company transitions, significant investor concerns, and an expanding human capital management mandate. Before joining Semler Brossy, Blair was the practice leader in Leadership Performance and Rewards at Sibson and an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company.

Blair holds the designations of Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), and Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP). Blair has been named to the D100, NACD Directorship Magazine’s annual list of the most influential people in the boardroom for 10 consecutive years (2013–2022). Blair serves on the Mohawk Valley Healthcare System’s foundation board and is the Women’s Giving Circle leader. She also serves on the advisory board for M3 Placement & Partnership.

Margaret advises clients on strategic compensation issues. She supports both Compensation and Human Resource Committees on executive pay and governance issues, as well as management teams seeking to address strategic pay matters like equity strategy and incentive plan design.

Margaret works across industries and across different stages of a Company’s development (pre/post-IPO and SPACs to Fortune 100 companies). She thrives in working with dynamic and innovative companies. She is a thought partner for leaders who want to think strategically about talent and the role compensation plays in their organization.

Margaret brings a combination of deep analytical thinking and a client-focused approach. Clients value her engaging approach and the intellectual curiosity and critical thinking she brings to complex issues. She is thoughtful and empathetic when navigating across different stakeholders and knows how to help facilitate constructive dialogue in sticky situations.