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GECN Group Appoints Dr. Christoph Walser as Managing Director

Mahmud Isaacs — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:59:35 +0000

GECN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christoph Walser as Managing Director.

Christoph brings more than 20 years of international executive experience across retail, consumer goods, and professional services in Europe and Asia-Pacific. He has held senior roles at INTERSPORT International, OBI, DKSH, and PwC, and is the founder of ME.A (Market Expansion Advisory). He has also recently undertaken advisory work with HCM International.

His expertise spans strategy and growth, internationalisation and market entry, business transformation including digital and AI adoption, and M&A. What sets him apart is first-hand experience leading growth and market entry from inside the business, in real operating environments around the world.

Christoph has worked alongside owners, CEOs, and boards as an executive and trusted advisor, helping leadership teams make better decisions under complexity and pressure. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for building platforms, connecting people, and aligning organizations around a shared vision.

He also knows GECN well. Through his work with the Group’s AI Centre of Excellence, Christoph has already built strong relationships across our firms. He has a deep appreciation for what makes the GECN model unique.

“Christoph stood out for his ability to bring people and organizations together around a common goal,” said Ryan Resch, Global Chair, GECN Group. “He understands what makes the GECN work, and he brings the experience, energy, and leadership to help our firms deepen collaboration, create new opportunities, and keep growing. We look forward to the impact we’ll achieve together.”

Christoph joins at an exciting time for the GECN. With his background in international expansion and market entry, he is well placed to strengthen GECN’s global footprint, deepen collaboration across the member firms, and build the platform for sustainable growth. His focus is on making the network more than the sum of its parts: firms with deep local expertise, working together to support the world’s most complex global companies.

Dr. Christoph Walser
Managing Director, GECN Group

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ERX Consulting Expands GECN Group into Latin America Strengthening Executive Compensation and Governance Expertise

kimbeard — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:06:23 +0000

Zurich, Switzerland — January 20, 2026 — Expanding to six continents, the GECN Group is pleased to announce that ERX Consulting, an independent executive compensation and governance advisory firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has officially joined the GECN Group, effective immediately. The addition of ERX Consulting strengthens GECN Group’s presence in Brazil and the broader Latin America region. GECN Group now operates across six continents, bringing together independent advisory firms committed to all aspects of corporate governance.

GECN Group CEO, Steve Brink said “ERX Consulting adds strong insights into executive compensation and governance across Brazil and Latin America. Marco Santana, CEO and his team deepen GECN Group’s regional capabilities and strengthen our ability to support clients with independent, board-focused advice worldwide.”

Marco Santana highlighted the value of his team joining the independent group and said,
“Companies are expanding internationally and competing globally for business and talent, so joining GECN Group provides a stronger platform to serve clients in South America while benefiting from global perspective and collaboration. We look forward to contributing local market insight and working with from peers across the network.”

ERX Consulting’s addition reflects GECN Group’s growing recognition as a leading global and independent executive compensation and corporate governance advisory group.

About GECN

GECN Group is an independent executive compensation and corporate governance advisory community serving clients across six continents. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, GECN partners with boards and senior leadership teams to deliver globally informed, locally grounded advice on executive remuneration, governance, and long-term value creation.

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Steve Brink
Chief Executive Officer
GECN Group

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Hong Kong–Based Pretium Partners Joins GECN Group, Expanding Executive Compensation Expertise Across Greater China and Asia

Mahmud Isaacs — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:02:25 +0000

Zurich, Switzerland — January 15, 2026 — GECN Group is pleased to announce that Pretium Partners Asia Limited, an independent executive compensation advisory firm based in Hong Kong and led by May Poon, has officially joined the GECN Group, effective January 1, 2026.

The addition of Pretium Partners marks an important milestone in GECN’s continued global expansion, further strengthening the Group’s presence across Greater China and the broader Asia region. With this addition, GECN now brings together leading, like-minded advisory firms across six continents, united by a shared commitment to independence, quality, and trusted board-level advice.

Steve Brink, Chief Executive Officer of GECN Group, welcomed Pretium Partners to GECN: “The inclusion of Pretium Partners strengthens GECN Group’s ability to support global clients with independent, trusted advice on their most critical executive compensation and governance matters. Their deep expertise and strong reputation across Asia significantly enhance our collective global capability.”

Founded and led by May Poon, Pretium Partners has built a strong track record advising multinational and regional clients on executive reward and governance in Asia’s complex and fast-evolving markets. Joining GECN enables the firm to further extend its client offering through seamless collaboration with GECN’s global network.

May Poon, Founder and Managing Partner of Pretium Partners, commented: “For more than a decade, we have supported global clients in navigating the intricacies of executive compensation across Asia. Joining the GECN Group allows us to deliver truly integrated, cross-border advisory—combining deep local insight with a global perspective to better serve our clients.”

The addition of Pretium Partners reflects GECN Group’s growing recognition as one of the leading global and independent executive compensation and corporate governance advisory group, serving boards and leadership teams worldwide.

Please join us in welcoming May Poon and the Pretium Partners team to the GECN Group.

About GECN

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Steve Brink
Chief Executive Officer
GECN Group

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What Is Your Equity Really Worth? Why recipients see different value than you give.

Mahmud Isaacs — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:36:03 +0000

Here is the link to the podcast on Spotify:

Explore the Perceived Value Gap in Equity Compensation with Stephan Hostettler – Stock ‘N Roll | Podcast on Spotify

🎬 Watch the Teaser Clip

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Building Leadership That Performs

kimbeard — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:23:31 +0000

At this year’s Women Get on Boards Summit in Toronto, a dynamic discussion between GECN Group’s Amanda Voegeli and Definity Insurance Chief People Officer Brigid Pelino examine how the integration of talent and pay plans create stable, high-performing leadership.

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What Investors Want

kimbeard — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:13:08 +0000

This episode of the ESG Decoded podcast features an interview with Robin A. Ferracone who speaks to the importance of pay for performance and strategic alignment and their significance to investors.

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