We are delighted to invite you to an insightful three-part session, presented in partnership with MSW Ventures, where we will explore the intricacies of employee incentive arrangements and their impact on commercial objectives.
Our sessions will cover:
Session 1: Employee incentive arrangements: Rationale, structures, and global market trends
In this session, speakers Stephen Diosi, Partner at Mishcon de Reya, Krissandi Lee, Director, Executive Compensation & Board Advisory at Willis Towers Watson and Jon Cartmell, Director, Executive Compensation Services at CSC Global, will touch upon:
- The rationale for introducing employee share plans and how they can be used to drive a successful business
- A comparison between the common employee incentive structures used across APAC and globally
- Building blocks of effective Executive Compensation frameworks
- The purpose and importance of using an employee benefit trust
- Innovative Incentive practice: Value Creation Incentive Plan
- Incentive framework practices in APAC and globally
Session 2: Tax issues to consider in implementing employee incentive arrangements
Vincent Sim, Managing Associate and Theodore Tan, Associate at Mishcon de Reya will delve into:
- What are the Singapore tax considerations in implementing an employee incentive arrangement?
- What are the tax implications of an employee incentive arrangement for both companies and employees in Singapore?
- What are the US tax implications of an employee incentive arrangement for both founders and employees who are US persons, and what steps can they take to manage their US tax exposure?
Session 3: Panel discussion - The impact of incentive arrangements on startups and growth companies: Perspectives from venture capitalists and founders
The panellists will delve into the role of incentive arrangements in contributing to the growth and success of startups and growth companies and offer their practical experience on the key considerations when implementing incentive arrangements.
Moderator: Si Wei Chua, Partner at Mishcon de Reya
Panel:
- Jeffrey Seah, General Partner, MSW Ventures
- Nathanael Lim, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Avium
- Qin En Looi, Partner, Saison Capital.
- Sam Lee, Co-Founder and Partner, Paloe.