Shaping the Future of Executive Pay Disclosure: Ani Huang at the SEC Roundtable

On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) convened a high-profile roundtable to examine executive compensation disclosure requirements—and to explore how they might be simplified, streamlined, and refocused.

Center On Executive Compensation CEO Ani Huang was invited to participate in the roundtable, offering the employer perspective alongside compensation committee chairs, investor representatives, and other industry experts.

Ani emphasized the need for principles-based disclosure, a more streamlined Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A), and a shift away from overly prescriptive, duplicative, and costly requirements that add little value for investors.

Her remarks highlighted employer concerns around:

• The burden and confusion caused by the Dodd-Frank Pay vs. Performance rule
• The limited utility of certain compensation tables and excessive reporting on Named Executive Officers (NEOs)
• The importance of preserving Compensation Committee discretion and conveying the full context of pay decisions

The roundtable represents a rare opportunity to influence SEC rulemaking, and Ani’s contributions reflected months of Center member input and advocacy.

Below, you’ll find a video recording of the panel featuring Ani. We encourage you to watch and share your feedback as we continue to advance thoughtful, investor-focused reforms to executive compensation disclosure.