William Navarons Ccp, Grp, Cbp
About William Navarons Ccp, Grp, Cbp
Director, Total Rewards at Aurora Solar
William Navarons currently holds the position of Director, Total Rewards at Aurora Solar based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's total rewards strategy, which includes the design and administration of compensation and benefits programs. His expertise in executive compensation, incentive plan design, and equity compensation plays a crucial role in aligning the company’s rewards system with its strategic objectives.
Professional Experience
Navarons has accumulated extensive experience in the field of compensation and benefits over his career. Before his current role, he served as Director, Global Compensation at Affirm from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he was Sr. Compensation Manager, People Analytics & Total Rewards at Affirm from 2020 to 2022. He also worked at Wells Fargo as Sr. Compensation Manager, VP - Compensation Design & Governance from 2018 to 2020 and as Compensation Manager, VP, Compensation Design, Performance Management and Governance Team from 2015 to 2020. Earlier roles include Compensation Manager - International Compensation at Wells Fargo and Director, Global Compensation at Research Now.
Educational Background
Navarons studied Psychology at Emory University where he was a PhD Candidate from 1992 to 1996. He also earned a BS in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1985 to 1989. His high school education was completed at Marquette University High School where he studied from 1982 to 1985. His academic background in psychology provides a strong foundation for understanding employee behavior and the impact of compensation structures.
Publications and Industry Contributions
William Navarons has published articles in WorkSpan Magazine and various compensation-related websites such as the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP) and the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO). This demonstrates his thought leadership and deep industry knowledge. Additionally, he serves as a technical reviewer for World at Work, reflecting his expertise and recognition in the field.
Certifications and Specializations
Navarons holds internationally recognized certifications in employee compensation, benefits, and global remuneration from World at Work. He specializes in several key areas including executive compensation, proxy compensation disclosure, annual incentive plan design, long-term incentive plan design, equity compensation, sales compensation, and board of director compensation. These specializations highlight his comprehensive skill set and his ability to design and manage complex compensation programs.