Dan Wetzel
About Dan Wetzel
Dan Wetzel is the Managing Director at Pearl Meyer, where he provides executive compensation consulting services for high-growth start-ups. He has extensive experience in industries such as banking, healthcare, and real estate, and has worked in the field since 1990.
Work at Pearl Meyer & Partners
Dan Wetzel has served as Managing Director at Pearl Meyer since 2004. In this role, he provides executive compensation consulting services tailored for high-growth start-ups. His expertise encompasses various industries, including banking, credit unions, energy, healthcare, and real estate. Wetzel engages in advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions compensation and restructuring compensation services. He also focuses on executive compensation governance and communication, ensuring that his clients receive comprehensive support in these areas.
Education and Expertise
Dan Wetzel holds an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business, where he studied from 1995 to 1997. Prior to that, he earned a BA from UCLA, completing his studies from 1984 to 1988. His educational background supports his specialization in executive compensation, particularly for high-growth start-ups. Wetzel's expertise extends to advisory services in mergers and acquisitions and restructuring compensation, as well as governance and communication in executive compensation.
Background
Before joining Pearl Meyer, Dan Wetzel worked at Watson Wyatt as a Senior Consultant from 1997 to 2003 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He began his career at KPMG Peat Marwick, where he served as a Consultant from 1990 to 1997, also in the Greater Los Angeles Area. This extensive experience in consulting has equipped him with a deep understanding of executive compensation across various sectors.
Achievements
Dan Wetzel contributes to thought leadership in the field of executive compensation. He creates content aimed at educating board members, human resource professionals, regulators, governance advocates, and the media. His work in this area reflects his commitment to enhancing understanding and governance of executive compensation practices.