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21 July 2026
SHARESAVE AT 45: LESSONS FROM THE EXPERTS
External News

Optio

Trending now
Save as you earn (SAYE)
UK and Channel Islands

To mark Sharesave's 45th anniversary, Murray Tompsett Optio,  Andrew Pendleton, Emma Parker (Tapestry) and Michelle Murphy (Evelyn Partners) for Optio's recent Sharesave at 45 webinar. This article draws on both academic research and many years of practical experience, exploring what drives participation, why communications matter, and the decisions that can make the difference between a plan that employees simply have, and one they genuinely value.

ARTICLE
20 July 2026
Cap Table Due Diligence Checklist for Indian Companies
External News

EquityList

Legal and regulatory
All plan types
India

Cap table due diligence checklist for Indian companies: what investors verify against your Register of Members, valuations, and FEMA trail.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
12 August 2026, 3 - 6pm PDT
Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting - SEATTLE
pacwest chapter meeting

Seattle, WA

USA

Join us for a relaxed summer gathering designed to bring our Pacific Northwest community together! Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the group, this is a great opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect with colleagues, and strengthen relationships across our network in a casual setting.

What to expect:

  • A welcoming environment to connect and unwind with peers
  • Fun, interactive activities at the start to help spark conversations and build connections
  • A happy hour with drinks available until 5PM
  • Light finger foods to enjoy throughout the event

We hope you can join us for an afternoon of networking, conversation, and summer fun!

LOCATION:
Madison Center, First Floor Conference Room
920 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

GENEROUSLY HOSTED BY:

 

COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is free. 

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

 

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
3 September 2026, 1 - 4pm CEST
Nordic Chapter Meeting - HELLERUP
nordic chapter meeting

Hellerup, Denmark

Denmark

Join us in Hellerup for an afternoon of practical insights, real-world case studies and networking with equity professionals from across the Nordic region.

SPEAKERS:  Hans Christian Hoy, Grundfos | Viraj Arvind Patel, Leo Pharma | Fríði Jensen, Bakkafrost | Pernille Lundbæk Stahr, Ascendis | Anders Jensen, Ascendis | Birgitte Arvidsen, Ascendis | Carla Walsham, Tapestry | Olivia Rodrigo, Tapestry  | Cecillie Groth Henriksen, iuno Law Firm

SESSION ONE: Three Paths to Higher ESPP Enrollment: Discount, Localization, and On-Site Trust-Building

Discover how organisations have successfully increased ESPP participation by tackling affordability, improving employee understanding and building trust. Through three real-world case studies, you'll learn how plan design, localisation and in-person engagement can help drive higher enrolment.

You'll hear how one company used a compelling purchase discount to create an irresistible value proposition, how another built trust and understanding through local ambassadors and tailored communications across a global workforce, and how a third transformed participation by taking education directly to employees through face-to-face, on-site engagement.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Choosing the right mix of plan design and communications to maximise participation.
  • Building trust through local-language communications and regional ambassadors.
  • Using face-to-face education to engage hard-to-reach employee groups.

SESSION TWO: Going Global: The Ascendis Journey

Join Ascendis Pharma and Tapestry as they share practical lessons from expanding a global share plan, including the legal, tax and operational challenges they faced—and how they overcame them.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Overcoming the key legal, tax and operational challenges of global expansion.
  • Lessons learned from Ascendis Pharma's international rollout.
  • Using advisor expertise to simplify cross-border compliance.

Networking Reception

After the sessions, continue the conversation over networking drinks at JOLIE Eatery, just across the street from the venue. Networking is generously sponsored by:

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LOCATION:
Ascendis Pharma
Tuborg Boulevard 12,
2900 Hellerup, Denmark

COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is free.

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

ARTICLE
18 July 2026
Mark Cuban Says Companies Should Give All Employees Stock
External News

Business Insider

Design and strategy
All plan types
USA

Advocates broad-based employee equity and tax incentives for companies that share stock more widely.

ARTICLE
16 July 2026
Blue Origin's New Stock Option Plan Comes With a Catch
External News

Business Insider

Case Study
Stock options
USA

Analysis of Blue Origin's revised option plan, liquidity provisions and non-compete-linked forfeiture terms.

ARTICLE
16 July 2026
Snowflake Unveils $448 Million CEO Pay Plan Tied to Stock Targets
External News

Reuters

Design and strategy
Executive plans
USA

Performance-based stock award tied to ambitious market-capitalisation and service targets.

LIVE WEBCAST
16 July 2026, 1 - 2pm EDT
Building the Business Case for Equity Compensation (GEO Future Leaders Class of 2024) - ZOOM
future leaders

Jordan Dorich, Gallagher 
Lewis Dulley, Tapestry 
Nicole Thomas, Shopify 
Meho Cerimovic, Baker McKenzie 
Danielle Roseland, Morgan Stanley at Work

Data and business intelligence
All plan types
Global

Join the inaugural class of the Future Leaders of Global Equity as they examine the evolving business case for equity compensation. Drawing on fresh survey data, broader industry research, and insights from the thought leadership paper Making the Business Case for Equity-Based Compensation: A Practical Framework for Driving Equity Adoption, this forward-looking session moves beyond foundational concepts to deliver a structured, outcome-driven approach to equity strategy. 

Designed for practitioners ready to elevate their influence, this session explores how equity programs can be intentionally aligned with organizational strategy, talent philosophy, and measurable business outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into how equity compensation can accelerate high-impact performance, support global growth, strengthen retention, and foster an ownership-driven culture across the workforce.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify the core business drivers that make equity compensation a strategic tool for talent, growth, and organizational performance.
  • Apply a practical framework for aligning equity programs with company strategy, workforce philosophy, and measurable outcomes.
  • Strengthen your ability to communicate and defend the value of equity compensation to leadership and key stakeholders.
     

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

ARTICLE
15 July 2026
A 2026 Tax Playbook for High Earners
External News

Kiplinger

Employee engagement
All plan types
USA

Covers RSU taxation, ISO AMT exposure, company-stock concentration and coordinated compensation planning.

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