Your Company Triggered an SEC Clawback. Now What?

The rapid growth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities has made attracting and retaining top AI talent one of the most vital ways for a company to gain a competitive advantage. However, investing in AI talent doesn’t come without challenges.

John Borneman, managing director at Semler Brossy Consulting Group, sat down for a video interview at Nareit’s REITwise: 2026 Educational Conference in Hollywood, Florida, March 24-26.

This report analyzes CEO demographics and succession practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500, drawing on extensive longitudinal data to highlight shifting turnover dynamics, diversity trends, tenure, and approaches to leadership continuity.

In uncertain times, compensation committees must root their decisions in the broader growth strategy and create room for flexibility.

As expectations for compensation change, European-style derivatives may be an answer that satisfies shareholders and the C-suite.

In certain cases, we’ve found that a well-designed discretionary scorecard may be a useful tool in the board’s arsenal. 

Leading with identity and culture first will give compensation committees the chance to clarify what they stand for, double down on the metrics that matter, and lead the market with a long-term, principle-based approach to pay.

Boards must ask the right questions, focus on financial metrics and align workforce decisions with the company's growth and profitability goals.