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Using Holding Power as a Strategic Governance Tool

By Jim Kzirian

09/16/2025

Partner Content Provided by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC.
Compensation

On this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Jim Kzirian unpacks the concept of holding power, explaining how it can be used as a key measure of executive retention within compensation programs. He details its role in aligning executives with shareholder interests, how to calculate it and the governance practices committees should follow to ensure executives are locked in and motivated to perform. 

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