Dan Walter

President and CEO, Performensation Consulting

Come over and visit me on LinkedIn. I spend much more time there! Keywords: Performance-based, Compensation, Stock Option, Restricted Stock, Restricted Units, ESPP, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Equity Compensation, SARs, Stock Plan Administration, Consultant, Performance, Restricted Stock Units, "Pay for Performance", Performance Units Dan Walter, CEP, is the President of Performensation Consulting (www.performensaton.com). With more than 14 years of experience assisting companies with equity compensation issues, he has experience with both management and broad-based programs, focusing on equity-based solutions. Dan provides end-to-end solutions for private and public companies based in both the United States and abroad. Dan is also a popular speaker on topics involving equity compensation. and success achievement. His extensive work with both very small and very large companies provides his clients with a unique perspective. He creates effective, company-specific solutions paired with post-consultation support. Dan’s expertise includes diagnosis of issues, plan design, communication, administration and reporting solutions. Dan is the group manager for the Equity Compensation Group (LinkedIn) and an award winning member of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals. He is also an active member of World at Work, National Center for Employee Ownership, Global Equity Organization, Silicon Valley Compensation Association, and the Society for Certified Equity Professionals. Speaking engagements include: National conferences for the NASPP, GEO, NCEO, AICPA, Ohio Stock Forum, NASPP Silicon Valley, NASPP SF, and numerous regional and local events each year. Dan also provides presentations on success achievement. He is currently available to present "Couldn't Be Better - how to achieve success in a world that seems like it doesn't want you to." This programs is especially effective for high-school students as they move on to "real-life". Specialties: Equity Program Design, Administration and Best Practices. Employee Communication, Financial Reporting and Administration of Stock Option, Restricted Stock Shares and Units, Employee Stock Purchase, Stock Appreciation Rights and Performance-based Equity Plans, Provider Searches, Evaluations and RFPs. Dan also has deep expertise in the administrative and technological best practices for these programs.