Alexander Yaffe
About Alexander Yaffe
Alexander Yaffe serves as the Managing Director at Pearl Meyer, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in executive compensation and governance, having held various leadership roles at Yaffe & Company, Inc. for nearly two decades.
Current Role at Pearl Meyer
Alexander Yaffe serves as Managing Director at Pearl Meyer, a position he has held since 2020. He operates within the Washington DC-Baltimore area, where he focuses on providing strategic compensation consulting services. His responsibilities include overseeing client relationships and ensuring the delivery of tailored compensation solutions to meet the needs of various organizations.
Previous Experience at Yaffe & Company, Inc.
Prior to joining Pearl Meyer, Yaffe worked at Yaffe & Company, Inc. for nearly two decades. He held several key positions, including Client Services Associate, Leader of Board Governance Practice, Leader of Executive Compensation Practice, and President. His tenure spanned from 2001 to 2020, during which he developed expertise in executive compensation and governance.
Expertise in Executive Compensation and Governance
Yaffe has extensive experience in executive compensation and governance. He managed a long-standing annual survey that provided compensation and benefits data for 31 executive positions. His insights in this area have been recognized through presentations and publications, including discussions on healthcare executive benefits planning.
Publications and Presentations
Yaffe has contributed to the field through various publications and presentations. He presented on Healthcare Executive Benefits Planning: Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans in December 2021. He authored an article titled 'Modernizing Healthcare Executive Compensation Plans: A Deep Dive for the Board' in December 2023 and co-authored an article on retention strategies in healthcare in December 2022.
Media Engagement and Industry Recognition
Yaffe has been quoted in the media, including the Star Tribune, where he discussed nonprofit CEO pay in Minnesota. His expertise and insights have made him a recognized figure in discussions surrounding executive compensation and governance.