David Seitz
About David Seitz
David Seitz is a Managing Director at Pearl Meyer, where he specializes in executive compensation strategies. With extensive experience in financial analysis and compensation design, he has partnered with over 1,000 companies and contributes to discussions on banking compensation trends.
Current Position at Pearl Meyer
David Seitz serves as Managing Director at Pearl Meyer, a role he has held since 2016. Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, he focuses on executive compensation strategies. His responsibilities include designing long-term incentive plans and total compensation strategies that align with business and leadership objectives. Seitz is known for providing balanced and independent advice, which can create competitive advantages for clients.
Previous Experience in Executive Compensation
David Seitz has extensive experience in the field of executive compensation. He worked at Aon Hewitt as an Executive Compensation Advisor from 1998 to 2004 and held various roles at the firm, including Executive Compensation Analyst/Consultant from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he served as Managing Director of Executive Compensation at Willis Towers Watson from 2005 to 2016. His career spans over two decades, during which he has developed strategies for major business changes, including reorganizations and mergers.
Educational Background
David Seitz holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where he studied International Business and Finance from 1989 to 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying from 1983 to 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in compensation and financial analysis.
Expertise in Compensation Strategies
David Seitz has a deep understanding of compensation and financial analysis, specializing in benchmarking and plan design. He has partnered with over 1,000 companies across various ownership structures, including public, private, and foreign-owned entities. Seitz contributes to discussions on banking compensation trends and practices and provides insights on strategies to retain top C-suite talent.
Contributions to Industry Discussions
David Seitz actively engages in discussions about future executive pay practices, particularly in the banking industry. He writes advisor blogs on topics such as stress-testing executive change-in-control agreements and improving the ROI of bank advisory boards. His contributions help shape the understanding of compensation trends and practices within the sector.