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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 Michelle Tomasetti of CompIntelligence, who will lead the session “Tour de Stock Ownership Guidelines.”  Here is what Michelle had to say:

NASPP: Why do NASPP Conference attendees need to know about stock ownership guidelines?

Michelle: Our expert panel will walk through the latest trends and strategies for best practices on stock ownership along with the best methods tracking compliance against the guidelines.

NASPP: What is one action should companies be taking now?

Michelle: Companies should be establishing a stock ownership guidelines policy to help align executives’ financial interests with those of shareholders; build an ownership mentality among your executives and establish “good corporate governance.”

NASPP: What is the worst horror story you can tell about stock ownership guidelines?

Michelle: Tracking of stock ownership can be a nightmare. I have seen many companies struggle to maintain and enforce ownership guidelines.  And enforcement can create difficult discussions with executives who are looking to sell shares.

NASPP: What is your favorite tourist attraction in DC?

Michelle: I am a DC local, so I have many favorite spots! The best part of living in DC is the bloom of the cherry blossoms. Absolutely beautiful

Don’t miss Michelle’s session, “Tour de Stock Ownership Guidelines,” at the NASPP Conference!

About the NASPP Conference

The 25th Annual NASPP Conference will be held from October 17-21 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!