Introduction

The Nomination & Remuneration Committee Program is an advanced course designed to prepare committee members, directors, and executives for the critical responsibilities of overseeing board composition, succession planning, executive remuneration, and performance evaluation.

With increasing scrutiny from regulators, shareholders, and society, NRCs must balance governance compliance with the need to attract, retain, and reward top talent. This program equips participants with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical tools to ensure fair, transparent, and performance-driven nomination and remuneration practices.

Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role, charter, and responsibilities of the NRC within corporate governance.

• Design effective board composition, nomination, and succession strategies.

• Evaluate and implement remuneration frameworks that align with performance, strategy, and shareholder expectations.

• Oversee executive performance evaluation and talent management.

• Apply global best practices in pay transparency, diversity, and ESG-linked remuneration.

• Conduct NRC meetings with confidence through case studies and simulations.

Who Should Attend

• Current and aspiring NRC members and chairs.

• Board directors responsible for governance, succession, and compensation oversight.

• Senior executives transitioning into non-executive roles.

• HR, talent management, and compensation professionals.

• Regulators, consultants, and advisors working in governance and pay transparency.

Delivery Methodology

• Expert-led lectures & discussions – insights from governance and HR specialists.

• Case studies & global benchmarks – lessons from listed companies and family businesses.

• Workshops & peer learning – interactive exercises on nominations, pay structures, and board evaluation.

• Simulations & role plays – mock NRC meetings to practice real decision-making.

• Remuneration & succession labs – guided analysis of executive pay, diversity, and board skill matrices.

5-Day Course Structure with Morning & Afternoon Sessions

Day 1 – NRC Role & Governance Foundations

Morning Session

• Mandate, charter, and authority of the NRC.

• Legal, regulatory, and fiduciary responsibilities.

Afternoon Session

• NRC composition and independence requirements.

• Case study: NRC effectiveness vs. failure.

Day 2 – Board Composition & Succession Planning

Morning Session

• Defining skills, experience, and diversity requirements for board effectiveness.

• Succession planning for directors and key executives.

Afternoon Session

• Talent pipeline development and leadership continuity.

• Workshop: building a board skills matrix.

Day 3 – Remuneration Structures & Pay for Performance

Morning Session

• Principles of executive and director remuneration.

• Fixed vs. variable pay, long-term incentives, and benefits.

Afternoon Session

• Linking remuneration to performance, ESG, and shareholder value.

• Case study: controversies in executive compensation.

Day 4 – Performance Evaluation & Stakeholder Alignment

Morning Session

• Board and executive performance evaluation frameworks.

• Role of NRC in CEO appraisal and leadership development.

Afternoon Session

• Investor expectations, shareholder engagement, and pay transparency.

• Group exercise: NRC response to shareholder activism.

Day 5 – NRC Leadership & Simulation

Morning Session

• Leading effective NRC meetings and reporting to the board.

• Chairmanship skills, committee dynamics, and conflict resolution.

Afternoon Session

• Capstone simulation: full NRC meeting (nominations, pay package approval, CEO evaluation).

• Peer feedback, reflection, and program conclusion.

• Certificate award ceremony.