Dan Wetzel
About Dan Wetzel
Dan Wetzel is the Managing Director at Pearl Meyer, where he specializes in executive compensation consulting for various industries, including banking and healthcare. He has over 20 years of experience in the field and holds a BA from UCLA and an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business.
Work at Pearl
Dan Wetzel has served as Managing Director at Pearl Meyer since 2004. In this role, he focuses on providing executive compensation consulting services tailored for high-growth start-ups. His expertise spans various industries, including banking, credit unions, energy, healthcare, and real estate. Wetzel's responsibilities include advising clients on executive compensation governance and communication, as well as offering services related to mergers and acquisitions compensation and restructuring.
Education and Expertise
Dan Wetzel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the USC Marshall School of Business, completing his studies from 1995 to 1997. Wetzel's specialized expertise lies in executive compensation, particularly in high-growth start-ups, and he has a comprehensive understanding of compensation structures across various sectors.
Background
Before joining Pearl Meyer, Dan Wetzel worked at KPMG Peat Marwick as a Consultant from 1990 to 1997. He then transitioned to Watson Wyatt, where he served as a Senior Consultant from 1997 to 2003. His extensive experience in consulting roles has equipped him with a deep understanding of executive compensation practices and governance.
Achievements
Dan Wetzel contributes to thought leadership in the field of executive compensation. He creates educational content aimed at board members, human resource professionals, regulators, governance advocates, and the media. His efforts in this area help to enhance understanding and practices related to executive compensation governance.