September 18, 2014
Keeping Up 2014
Our popular “Meet the Speaker” series, featuring interviews with speakers at the 22nd Annual NASPP Conference, is a great way to get to know our many distinguished speakers and find out a little more about their sessions in advance of the Conference.
For today’s “Meet the Speaker” interview, we feature an interview with Wendy Jennings of Riverbed Technology, who will lead the session “Keeping Up 2014: More Issues You Should Have on Your Radar.” Here is what Wendy had to say:
NASPP: Why should attendees go to your session?
Wendy: We will discuss issues that stock administrators may not think about in their day-to-day administration but that can creep up on you if you don’t watch out. We want to help prevent the “gotchas” that stock administrators either don’t have to think about every day or new issues that they might not have ever had to think about.
NASPP: What are some best practices companies should implement?
Wendy: I think one of the most important practices is to plan well in advance of equity events. Knowing the issues ahead of time will ensure smooth administration of events and prevent errors or issues related to non-compliance. For example we will discuss best practices around the administration of performance-based awards, maintaining an insider list and making sure your data privacy consents are in order.
NASPP: What is the silver lining in your session?
Wendy: Attendees can learn about the issues and problems we have experienced and avoid the “gotchas” altogether.
NASPP: Tell us three things people don’t know about you.
Wendy: I have a twin brother, I have a special-needs son, and I have taken up tennis in the last year thanks to the inspiration from my special-needs son who is learning tennis through the Special Olympics.
Don’t miss Wendy’s session “Keeping Up 2014: More Issues You Should Have on Your Radar” at the NASPP Conference!
About the NASPP Conference
The 22nd Annual NASPP Conference will be held from September 29-October 2 in Las Vegas. This year’s program features 60+ sessions on today’s most timely topics in stock compensation; check out the full agenda and register today!