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CCGS at IIMB hosts virtual session titled ‘Executive Compensation: Incentivising for the Future’ on 24 March

The session was moderated by Prof. Padmini Srinivasan, featuring insights from Bhaskar Bhat, Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan, and Anandorup Ghose

02 April, 2026, Bangalore: The Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability (CCGS) at IIM Bangalore hosted a virtual session titled ‘Executive Compensation: Incentivising for the Future’ on March 24, 2026. The session brought together leaders from academia and industry to deliberate on evolving paradigms in executive pay and its alignment with long-term organisational strategy.

The panel featured Bhaskar Bhat, Trustee, Tata Trusts; Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan, OBHRM area, IIMB; and Anandorup Ghose, Partner, Human Capital Consulting, Deloitte India. The session was chaired and moderated by Prof. Padmini Srinivasan, Chairperson, CCGS and Faculty, Finance & Accounting, IIMB.

In her opening remarks, Prof. Padmini Srinivasan highlighted that executive compensation has drawn increasing attention over the past two decades, particularly in the context of rising pay disparities between CEOs and other employees. She noted that the subject sits at the intersection of strategy, governance, and human behaviour, raising critical questions about whether compensation is linked solely to financial performance or also incorporates broader considerations.

Referring to global research insights, she observed that across 21 countries and over 4,000 listed companies, there is a growing trend of linking executive compensation to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics.

The panel discussion explored several critical dimensions of executive compensation, including how organisations design compensation frameworks aligned with long-term strategy, the role of boards and Nomination & Remuneration Committees (NRCs) in ensuring fairness and accountability, and the need to address potential blind spots in compensation design. Panellists also examined how companies are increasingly customising compensation structures to reflect individual values and evolving workforce expectations, while maintaining transparency and equity.

The conversation further addressed emerging challenges such as the impact of artificial intelligence, platform-based business models, and the gig economy on executive pay structures. Discussions also considered the risks associated with poorly designed incentive systems and debated whether regulatory intervention is necessary or whether boards should retain autonomy in determining executive compensation.

The session concluded with reflections on the future trajectory of executive compensation over the next five to ten years, including whether the continued growth in executive pay is justified in the current economic and social context.