Wes Hart
About Wes Hart
Wes Hart serves as the Managing Director at Pearl Meyer & Partners, where he has worked since 2002. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering and finance, with expertise in designing incentive plans and conducting pay-for-performance analysis across various industries.
Current Role at Pearl Meyer & Partners
Wes Hart serves as the Managing Director at Pearl Meyer & Partners, a position he has held since 2002. In this role, he focuses on developing compensation strategies and incentive plans tailored to meet the needs of various industries. His expertise includes designing both short-term and long-term incentive plans, particularly for the oil and gas sector. Hart's extensive experience allows him to provide valuable insights into compensation strategy development and competitive benchmarking.
Previous Experience at KPMG and Mercer
Prior to his current role, Wes Hart worked at KPMG as a Senior Consultant from 1997 to 1998. He then transitioned to Mercer Human Resource Consulting, where he served as a Manager from 1998 to 2000. These positions provided him with foundational experience in consulting and human resource management, which he later applied in his work at Pearl Meyer & Partners.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Wes Hart holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, completing his studies from 1987 to 1991. He then pursued a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, he obtained an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Finance, Accounting, and Behavioral Science from 1995 to 1997.
Expertise in Compensation Strategies
Wes Hart has developed a specialization in pay-for-performance analysis, particularly within the healthcare sector. He also has extensive experience in competitive benchmarking for executive compensation in the refining industry. His advisory work includes guidance on compensation disclosure and analysis for banking institutions, as well as support for not-for-profit organizations in developing effective compensation strategies.
Early Career at Texas Instruments
Wes Hart began his career as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Texas Instruments, where he worked from 1992 to 1995. This early experience in engineering provided him with a solid technical foundation that he later applied to his roles in consulting and compensation strategy.