Board Considerations - Executive remuneration in 2021

Michael Robinson has consulted to several of the world’s largest companies on board effectiveness, human capital, and executive remuneration matters in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific over a period of 30 years. He is a co-founder and executive director of Guerdon Associates.

Prior to this, Michael was US regional practice leader and a worldwide partner of Mercer Consulting Group. In Australia he established and led regional human capital and reward practices for major global consulting firms, including Mercer and Hewitt.

Michael and the team at Guerdon Associates have advised large superannuation funds on their own director and executive remuneration, and actively engages with the industry on governance matters.

During 2020, Philip authored CGI Glass Lewis’ voting recommendations covering around half of the ASX100, while guiding the research team over CGI Glass Lewis’ other Australian and New Zealand coverage. He engages frequently with both boards and his investor clients on matters of governance and remuneration year round.

Prior to joining CGI Glass Lewis, Philip was a forensic accountant in the Disputes and International Arbitration practice at Berkeley Research Group in Sydney, before which he was with the forensic accounting and audit practices of KPMG in Sydney, Hong Kong and New Zealand. Philip is a chartered accountant and CFA charter holder.

Tanya Cox is the current and/or past Remuneration Committee Chair of more than a dozen ASX listed, unlisted and early-stage companies, with operations from London to New York, San Francisco, Jakarta, South Africa and Australia-wide.

Tanya has deep board experience in listed property, digital technology, risk management, corporate governance and sustainability. A financial services professional for more than 25 years, including 11 years as Chief Operating Officer of Dexus Property Group, one of Australia’s largest real estate companies. Prior to joining DEXUS, Tanya was Director and Chief Operating Officer - NM Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Ltd and General Manager, Finance, Operations and IT - Bank of New Zealand (Australia).