August 9, 2017
Mapping Out Mobility: Perspectives Across the Big 4
Our popular “Meet the Speaker” series, featuring interviews with speakers at the 25th 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 Ryan Strong of Fidelity Stock Plan Services, who will lead the session “Mapping Out Mobility: Perspectives Across the Big 4.” Here is what Ryan had to say:
NASPP: Why is mobility a timely topic right now?
Ryan: Mobile employees continue to present challenges for companies issuing equity and compliance with a multitude of jurisdictions imposing different rules is increasingly difficult. Understanding the rules and devising right-sized solutions for your company is more important now than ever as regulators continue to ramp up their oversight and enforcement.
NASPP: Any tips for companies just getting started with their mobility compliance?
Ryan: Tackling the problem of mobile employees is a massive undertaking. You can’t solve for everything at once, so prioritizing employee populations is really important. Establishing an overarching plan and setting realistic short and long term goals is critically important to greater compliance.
NASPP: What is the silver lining to mobility compliance?
Ryan: We have the Big 4 to help us! Our panel brings a wealth of expertise and has just about seen it all when it comes to mobile employees and the challenges facing issuers. Hearing their perspectives side-by-side is guaranteed to broaden yours!
NASPP: What is your superpower?
Ryan: My 3-year old niece will tell you it’s reading “The Cat in the Hat”—my secret: doing all the voices and being as silly as possible. I’m still working on the NASPP submission…
Don’t miss Ryan’s session, “Mapping Out Mobility: Perspectives Across the Big 4,” at the NASPP Conference!
About the NASPP Conference
The 25th Annual NASPP Conference will be held from October 17-20 in Washington DC. This year’s program features close to 100 sessions on today’s most timely topics in stock and executive compensation; check out the full agenda and register today!