Policy—Criteria For Selection Of Compensation Committee Consultant
The Compensation Committee established the following criteria used to select a consultant to the Compensation Committee.
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Degree of independence
- Financial independence—measured by dollar volume of other business conducted with Pfizer
- Independent thinking—subjectively assessed by their known work as well as information gathered in the screening interviews
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Familiarity with the business environment
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
- Specific knowledge of Pfizer Inc, its senior management, and Board of Directors
- Broad knowledge of general industry current practices and emerging trends
- Public relations
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Particular strengths and/or distinguishing characteristics including, but not limited to:
- Creative thinking
- Strong sense of corporate governance
- Special areas of expertise
- Ability to establish rapport or dynamic presence with groups
- References from current clients where the consultant acts in an advisory role similar to the role desired by the Pfizer Compensation Committee
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Potential issues
- Conflict of interest with other clients
- Degree of availability/accessibility




