Margaret Black
About Margaret Black
Margaret Black is the Managing Director at Pearl Meyer & Partners, where she has worked since 2002. She holds an M.B.A. from USC Marshall School of Business and has over 25 years of consulting experience in compensation, benefits, and tax compliance.
Work at Pearl Meyer & Partners
Margaret Black has served as Managing Director at Pearl Meyer & Partners since 2002. In this role, she utilizes her extensive expertise in compensation and benefits to guide clients through complex organizational changes. Her responsibilities include advising on compensation strategies related to corporate acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and bankruptcies. Black's experience allows her to provide valuable insights into compliance with various IRC sections, enhancing the firm's consulting capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Black holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the USC Marshall School of Business, where she studied from 1985 to 1987. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Tulane University, completing her studies from 1976 to 1980. With over 20 years of expertise in compensation and benefits and more than 25 years of consulting experience in tax, Black is well-equipped to address complex issues in her field.
Background
Margaret Black is based in Los Angeles and has built a career focused on compensation and benefits consulting. Her background includes significant experience with compliance related to IRC Sections 280G, 457(f), 409A, and 162(m). This foundation supports her ability to navigate the intricacies of compensation structures, particularly in the context of corporate transactions.
Achievements
Margaret Black has contributed to important discussions regarding Dodd-Frank disclosure requirements, specifically for smaller reporting companies and emerging growth companies. Her analytical work includes examining change-in-control and retention agreements within the banking sector. Additionally, she has participated in discussions surrounding retention and transaction bonus pools during mergers and acquisitions, showcasing her expertise in high-stakes financial environments.