Robin Ferracone, Executive Chair of Executive Compensation Consultant Farient Advisors, Named to 2011 NACD Directorship 100 List

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Robin Ferracone – executive chair of Farient Advisors, a leading independent executive compensation and performance consulting firm – was named to the National Association of Corporate Directors’ (NACD) 2011 Directorship 100, a list of the most influential people in the boardroom and the corporate governance arena.

“Good corporate governance is critical to protecting the financial interest of stakeholders, restoring investor confidence and promoting economic growth, and I will continue to work to promote intelligent boardroom policies, especially as they relate to executive pay.”

The Directorship 100 was published in the September 2011 issue of NACD Directorship magazine to recognize influencers in all spheres of corporate governance for their leadership and agenda-shaping in boardrooms across America.

“I’m extremely honored to be recognized as one of the esteemed boardroom leaders of the Directorship 100,” said Ferracone. “Good corporate governance is critical to protecting the financial interest of stakeholders, restoring investor confidence and promoting economic growth, and I will continue to work to promote intelligent boardroom policies, especially as they relate to executive pay.”

With more than 30 years of consulting experience, Ferracone has advised clients in the areas of business and talent strategies, executive compensation, value management and performance measurement. She is author of the book “Fair Pay, Fair Play,” which explores how companies can achieve better performance and pay alignment, and the “Executive Pay Watch” blog on Forbes.com.

Prior to founding Farient in 2007, Ms. Ferracone was president of the Human Capital Business at Mercer and Chairman of the U.S. West Region for Mercer’s parent company, Marsh & McLennan Companies.

About Farient Advisors

Farient Advisors is an independent executive compensation and performance advisory firm that provides performance-sensitive and defensible advice on executive pay. Farient is uniquely designed to meet the ongoing and increasingly complex needs of compensation committees through a combination of top compensation advisors who routinely work with boards and executives. Farient’s professionals adhere to disciplined processes and analytical standards to ensure the delivery of high-integrity services year in and year out.