Ryan Hourihan, Cecp
About Ryan Hourihan, Cecp
Ryan Hourihan is a Managing Director and Certified Executive Compensation Professional at Pearl Meyer, where he specializes in compensation strategies for privately held firms. With over a decade of experience, he advises boards and senior management on executive compensation and corporate governance.
Current Role at Pearl Meyer
Ryan Hourihan serves as the Managing Director and Certified Executive Compensation Professional at Pearl Meyer, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he focuses on addressing compensation challenges faced by privately held firms that compete with publicly traded companies. His expertise includes aligning executive compensation with business strategies to enhance competitive advantage.
Previous Experience at Pearl Meyer
Prior to his current role, Ryan Hourihan worked at Pearl Meyer as a Principal from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in this position, he contributed to the firm's consulting efforts in executive compensation, leveraging his extensive knowledge in the field. His tenure at Pearl Meyer has established him as a key figure in the organization.
Professional Background at Farient Advisors LLC
Ryan Hourihan worked at Farient Advisors LLC as a Manager from 2010 to 2015. His five years in this role allowed him to develop significant experience in advising boards and senior management on various aspects of executive compensation, including incentive compensation design and corporate governance.
Education and Credentials
Ryan Hourihan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the USC Marshall School of Business, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2002 to 2006. He also holds the Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) designation, which underscores his expertise in the field of executive compensation.
Expertise in Executive Compensation
With over ten years of experience, Ryan Hourihan specializes in incentive compensation design, performance measurement, and corporate governance. He is recognized as one of Pearl Meyer's leading experts on compensation for public company boards of directors. Additionally, he authors the firm's annual Director Compensation Report for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).