"We're really the eyes and ears of the compensation committees to ensure that they have the resources, the information, the market reference points, so they can go in eyes wide open into these situations and make informed decisions."
- John Skinner
John, with a decade of experience, serves as a trusted advisor to Compensation Committees and senior management teams, offering tailored guidance on executive compensation, shareholder, and ESG matters. He has cultivated his expertise since joining Hugessen in 2013, working with public, private, and crown corporations spanning diverse sectors. John excels in designing innovative incentive programs, assessing financial performance, preparing for IPOs, and promoting ESG best practices. Beyond his consultancy role, he contributes to the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Directors Education Program. Previously, John gained valuable experience in the financial services sector at a Toronto-based research consulting firm.
In the latest edition of our 'Insights in Action' video series, John Skinner, a principal at Hugessen’s Toronto office, discusses the firm's vital role in advising compensation committees and their adaptability in addressing evolving trends, including stakeholder management.