Wes Hart
About Wes Hart
Wes Hart is the Managing Director at Pearl Meyer & Partners, where he has worked since 2002. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business, and specializes in compensation strategy development for various sectors, including not-for-profit organizations and the oil and gas industry.
Work at Pearl Meyer
Wes Hart has served as Managing Director at Pearl Meyer & Partners since 2002. In this role, he provides advisory support on compensation strategy development, particularly for not-for-profit organizations. His responsibilities include designing incentive plans and conducting pay-for-performance analysis, which are essential for aligning compensation with organizational goals. Hart's extensive experience in executive compensation allows him to offer tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of various industries.
Education and Expertise
Wes Hart holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University, where he studied from 1992 to 1994. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, completing his studies from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, he obtained an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, focusing on Finance, Accounting, and Behavioral Science from 1995 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in compensation strategy and incentive plan design.
Background
Before joining Pearl Meyer, Wes Hart gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Texas Instruments from 1992 to 1995. He then transitioned to Mercer Human Resource Consulting as a Manager from 1998 to 2000. Hart also held a position as a Senior Consultant at KPMG from 1997 to 1998. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and consulting, which he later applied to his work in compensation strategy.
Achievements
Wes Hart specializes in designing both short-term and long-term incentive plans, particularly for the oil and gas industry. He has extensive experience in competitive benchmarking for executive compensation in the refining industry. Additionally, he provides guidance on compensation disclosure and analysis for banking institutions. His focus on pay-for-performance analysis within the healthcare sector further highlights his diverse expertise in compensation strategies across multiple industries.