by Max Snyder | Sep 9, 2026 | Compensation & Incentives
Executive severance is one of the first decisions you should lock in before you kick off an executive search. Not because you love legal fine print, but because the moment a finalist asks, “What happens if this doesn’t work out?”, you either have a clear answer or you... 
by Max Snyder | Aug 28, 2026 | Investor-Backed Hiring
Executive incentive plan design is the quickest way to change executive behavior in a PE-backed company, sometimes in ways you did not intend. When you step into a portfolio role, you inherit more than a P&L and a leadership team. You also inherit the scoreboard,... 
by Max Snyder | Aug 25, 2026 | Role-Specific Playbooks
Chief financial officer recruitment is one of the few hires that can quietly change how your whole company runs, starting on day one. You are not just bringing in someone to close the books. You are choosing the person who will pressure test your plan, translate the... 
by Max Snyder | Aug 21, 2026 | Compensation & Incentives
Equity compensation executive offers are where your leadership story either holds together or starts to wobble. If you are hiring a VP or a C-suite leader, equity is not a perk. It is the clearest signal of how you share upside, how you expect value to be created, and... 
by Max Snyder | Aug 13, 2026 | Compensation & Incentives
Executive incentive plan design does more than keep a great leader in seat. It quietly shapes who even wants the job in the first place. When the structure feels fuzzy or skewed, you tend to attract executives who negotiate for certainty, work the gray areas, or chase...