
Professional Bio
Michael Acierno is a seasoned Compensation Consultant with extensive experience in executive and equity compensation, market pricing, and compensation strategy across diverse industries, including banking, technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. He manages key relationships, supports executive and director compensation, and provides expert guidance on complex matters such as market pricing and survey administration..
In previous roles, Michael provided deep analytical insights to clients, specializing in executive compensation analysis for clients in technology and pharmaceuticals. He also played a pivotal role at large financial services companies, where he led efforts in compensation program evaluation, survey administration, and proxy statement development.
With a track record of delivering precise market pricing and compensation solutions, Michael has experience supporting mergers, market benchmarking, and job evaluation processes. Earlier roles included compensation analysis and serving as a survey data cleaner for leading compensation survey providers, demonstrating strong expertise in data research, reporting, and client advisory.
Michael is known for combining meticulous attention to detail with a strategic approach to compensation, ensuring organizations remain competitive and equitable in attracting and retaining talent.