The 2026 MM&K PE/VC Compensation Report for the UK and Europe is now nearing publication. The report will only be available to participating firms, making this the final opportunity to participate and access the findings. Why participate in the 2026 survey now? The PE and VC market continues to evolve, making access to current compensation…

August 25, 2026 Read more >

Boards are operating in an increasingly complex environment. Regulatory change, economic uncertainty, technological innovation and evolving stakeholder expectations continue to reshape board priorities. To help capture these developments more effectively, we are evolving Life in the Boardroom, our long-running survey of Non-Executive Directors and Board Chairs. A Survey with a Long History Since 1990, Life…

August 24, 2026 Read more >

MM&K is hosting a day’s workshop primarily for aspiring and recently-appointed remuneration committee members Designing and implementing remuneration policies aligned to the specific business circumstances, strategy and purpose remain challenging. To help committee members meet the challenges with confidence, this workshop will focus on what they need to know in order to operate effectively. This…

August 19, 2026 Read more >

MM&K’s annual PE/VC Compensation Survey continues to provide one of the industry’s most established benchmarks for compensation, incentives and workforce trends across private capital. The market is shifting rapidly. Compensation structures, talent strategies and organisational models are changing in ways firms can no longer ignore. The 2026 survey will capture those changes and provide firms…

July 6, 2026 Read more >

AI is on the agenda, but the latest findings from MM&K’s Life in the Boardroom 2025/26 survey raise a key question: is it really under control? Drawing on insights from 435 board roles, the research highlights how Chairs and Non-Executive Directors are navigating the growing focus on AI, balancing rising interest with the need for…

July 1, 2026 Read more >

The 2026 MMK Pulse Survey has now concluded. Thank you to all participating firms. Participants will receive a complimentary Pulse Report. The report will provide a concise view of emerging compensation trends. Early findings suggest remuneration momentum remains strong. Salaries continue to rise across private capital markets. Bonus outcomes also appear resilient. Firms continue to…

April 28, 2026 Read more >

Board expectations are increasing, yet core governance practices remain inconsistent. MM&K’s Life in the Boardroom 2025/26 survey highlights where boards continue to face pressure, drawing on insights from 435 board positions to show how boards operate today. The findings are based on first‑hand experience from Chairs and Non‑Executive Directors (NEDs), rather than company staff or…

April 24, 2026 Read more >

MM&K is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Private Equity, Venture Capital and Infrastructure Pulse Survey. MM&K has, for over three decades, supported a broad range of private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and real assets managers (both independent and captive) in designing and benchmarking their compensation frameworks. Our work spans base salaries, partner…

March 25, 2026 Read more >

Life in the Boardroom is a unique biennial survey that gathers insights directly from Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Board Chairs, rather than from company staff or annual reports. Key areas covered include directors’ fees and time commitments, as well as their views on a range of topical board issues. Since 1990, this survey has provided…

March 20, 2026 Read more >

Culture as a value lever That PE investors are thinking about culture as a value lever should not be surprising. Recent discussions between PE boards and operating partners highlight that even the most detailed playbooks, growth targets and process improvement plans can be undermined if culture and incentives are misaligned. Growth in fund value is…

March 2, 2026 Read more >

MM&K’s annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Survey continues to provide one of the most comprehensive analyses of remuneration trends across the industry. Drawing on data from a wide cross-section of firms, the survey captures salary movements, bonus structures, long-term incentives (LTIs) including carry, and broader talent dynamics shaping the market. The 2025 findings…

February 23, 2026 Read more >

For the 2025/26 edition of Life in the Boardroom, MM&K collected responses from Chairs and NEDs who hold a total of 435 board appointments, surveying them on their fees, their use of time, and their opinions and experiences on topics such as board governance, board effectiveness, and more. The survey highlights a clear and consistent…

February 20, 2026 Read more >