Boards are more than decision-making bodies; they are the custodians of organisational culture, strategic alignment, and long-term value creation. In the most recent Life in the Boardroom webinar, moderated by Katya Gorbatiouk (Head of Investment Funds at the London Stock Exchange), Paul Norris (Senior Partner, MM&K), Kieran Moynihan (Managing Partner, Board Excellence), Fiona Hathorn (CEO, WB…

January 20, 2026 Read more >

MM&K has published its 2025 European Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Report. Now in its 30th year, the study remains one of the most comprehensive sources of compensation and workforce data across the European private capital industry. The 2025 Report draws on extensive participation from private equity and venture capital firms across Europe, providing…

January 19, 2026 Read more >

Following the launch of our first-ever Africa Compensation Survey for the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry (originally announced on 11 November 2025), we are pleased to confirm that survey participation remains open and the deadline for submissions has been extended to the end of March 2026. The survey continues to gather market-leading data…

January 19, 2026 Read more >

We are delighted to announce that MM&K has published the 2025-2026 Life in the Boardroom Report presenting the findings from our 2025 survey of board Chairs and Non-executive Directors (NEDs). The Report provides in-depth insights into directors’ fees and time commitments, as well as their views on a range of topical board issues. Drawing exclusively…

January 16, 2026 Read more >

A recent article by the City Editor of CityAM* suggests that the UK is over-fixated on executive pay. That comment brought to mind the view of the London Stock Exchange CEO that higher CEO pay to improve the competitiveness of the UK in the global war for talent. The City AM piece referenced the High…

December 17, 2025 Read more >

UK & European Private Equity: Managing Compensation Across Roles In the UK and Europe, private equity firms are focusing on strategic remuneration across different levels to sustain talent during uncertain markets. The 2025 MM&K survey highlights that: Investment Partners experienced a 6% increase in total cash compensation, including base salary and most recent bonuses. Senior…

December 16, 2025 Read more >

Join us for this live webinar on Wednesday 14th January 2026, where MM&K’s Senior Partner Paul Norris, together with a panel of experts from the LSEG, WB Directors, and Board Excellence, will discuss the increasingly demanding and evolving role of NEDs and address major boardroom issues in today’s rapidly changing environment. This session will draw on…

December 15, 2025 Read more >

UK & European Private Equity: Navigating Market Pressures The UK and European private equity market in 2025 continues to face a complex macroeconomic influences, including interest rate pressures, valuation uncertainty, and constrained exit activity. In H1 2025, European deal activity declined by 18% to 3,182 transactions. Interestingly, while fewer deals closed, the total exit value…

November 24, 2025 Read more >

A Non-Executive Director or NED is a member of the board of directors but not a part of the executive team. NEDs are external or independent directors who help the company to achieve its full potential through guidance and governance. It is essential that these key members of the management team are remunerated in a…

November 21, 2025 Read more >

MM&K together with Business & Remuneration Consultancy firm 21st Century launches its First-Ever Africa Compensation Survey for the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry. This survey provides participating firms with market leading, detailed information on both the quantum and structure of pay in the African PE, VC, Infrastructure and Real Estate fund management industries. The survey collects…

November 11, 2025 Read more >

This Chair and Non-Executive Director Survey is unique as data is collected directly from Directors themselves, rather than from company staff or annual reports. This provides a more accurate picture of board practices and pay. The Survey covers: Directors’ fees and time commitments Board governance Board effectiveness, regulation, diversity and ESG AI Adoption, AI Governance,…

October 24, 2025 Read more >

We are pleased to announce the release of The 2025 HOLT-MM&K North American Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Report. This annual benchmark continues to offer one of the most authoritative views of compensation trends and practices across the PE and VC fund-management ecosystem in North America. (See the official 2025 report page for more…

October 23, 2025 Read more >