Semler Brossy's Contributions to NACD Online

Chase supports boards and senior management teams across a wide range of industries. He has worked with both publicly traded and privately held companies on matters including Say on Pay response, succession planning, and incentive plan design. Chase holds a B.A. in Economics from Colgate University.

Michael helps boards and leadership teams navigate executive compensation with clarity, structure, and strategic alignment. He brings nearly 20 years of experience advising public, private, and pre-IPO companies—from high-growth firms to large, complex organizations. His clients include global corporations and privately held businesses, such as family-owned, mutual, and PE-backed companies. His work spans industries but focuses on technology, industrials, healthcare, and consumer products sectors.

Clients turn to him when they face critical leadership and pay decisions—especially during periods of growth, transition, or organizational change. His guidance combines analytical depth with a strong understanding of strategy, leadership, and what it takes to grow responsibly.

Michael began his career at Equilar, a corporate leadership data firm, where he advanced from Research Analyst to Director of Professional Services, combining deep analytics with a strong commitment to client success.

Michael holds a B.A. from The University of California at Berkeley in Applied Mathematics (Economics).

Cody is a Principal at Semler Brossy with over a decade of experience in executive compensation. He is known for his approachable style and ability to help boards and management teams navigate complex pay and governance challenges with clarity and confidence. His in-house experience at Goldman Sachs enables him to bridge management and board perspectives, fostering constructive dialogue and easing decision-making in high-stakes situations.

Cody has advised both public and private companies across the technology, life sciences, and medical device sectors, with particular expertise in IPO readiness, SPAC transitions, and private equity–backed models. He frequently supports boards during critical decisions, including CEO transitions, IPO pay design, and the development of hybrid compensation structures for long-term private portfolio companies. He is recognized for rolling up his sleeves in complex situations, such as live modeling of pay scenarios with boards to illuminate tradeoffs and build consensus.

Before joining Semler Brossy, Cody spent five years as a consultant within the Rewards Solutions practice of Aon and three years in the compensation function at Goldman Sachs, where he partnered with senior leaders on a range of issues.

Brant has 20 years of executive compensation consulting experience. Brant has led engagements with Fortune 500 firms and addressed rewards needs for pre-IPO firms, start-ups, and PE portfolio firms.

His experience covers a range of industries, enabling a broad view of market practices and supporting the ability to create highly effective rewards solutions.

Prior to Semler Brossy, Brant worked at Mercer. He received his MBA from UCLA Anderson and holds a degree in human biology from Stanford University.