The Remuneration and Nomination Committee

17 February 2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm

2.5 hours CPD
€295 - €370

17 February 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm

Understanding the role of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.

This interactive workshop will explore the evolving responsibilities of Remuneration and Nomination Committees in today's governance landscape. Through expert-led discussion and practical insights, participants will examine how these committees contribute to effective board performance, succession planning, and executive pay strategies. The session will also consider emerging trends, regulatory expectations, and best practices in aligning remuneration with long-term organisational goals.

Who is this Workshop for?

Non-Executive Directors and Board Members.
Members of Remuneration or Nomination Committees.
Company Secretaries and Governance Professionals.
Senior Executives involved in board-level decision-making.

Whether you're newly appointed or seeking to refresh your understanding, this session will provide valuable context and tools to support your role.

What will I learn from this Workshop?

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

Understand the core functions and responsibilities of Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Gain insight into current trends in executive remuneration and board composition.
Explore practical approaches to succession planning and talent oversight.
Learn how to align committee practices with evolving governance standards and stakeholder expectations.

Mary Brennan CDir Independent Non Executive Director and Chair

Mary Brennan CDir is a Chartered Director, Certified Investment Fund Director, and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland. In a career spanning over 30 years, Mary has worked in Dublin and New York in audit for KPMG, led the global internal audit function in Elan plc. and developed a blue-chip portfolio of non-executive director roles. She is a highly experienced Independent non-executive director and currently holds the position of chair of the board, chair of the audit committee, chair of the risk committee, and chair of the remuneration committee in her portfolio of financially regulated directorships. Mary previously served on the boards of FBD insurance Plc, BNP Paribas Ireland, Atradius Reinsurance DAC, Macquarie Capital Ireland, the Social Finance Foundation, and Microfinance Ireland. Mary is also the IoD Ireland Faculty lead on our dedicated workshop titled, ‘The Remuneration and Nomination Committee’.

Brenda Finn Guest Speaker

Brenda Finn is a seasoned Business Psychologist, bringing over 35 years of expertise across all areas of Human Resource management. Her career has spanned several leading multinational companies, including Diageo, Intel, Primark, and DS Smith, among others. Brenda’s roles have ranged from local to international and global capacities, supporting organizations through various phases such as start-up, restructuring, downsizing, transformation and growth, as well as mergers and acquisitions. Recognized for her deep expertise, Brenda specializes in talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management. She is highly regarded for her ability to drive business performance through effective organizational and people strategies. Brenda now works with SMEs on a fractional basis, leveraging her extensive experience with major corporations to foster their growth and development. In addition, she serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Mid West Simon Community.

Q1. What is The Remuneration and Nomination Committee workshop about?

This workshop explores the evolving role of remuneration and nomination committees in board governance. It focuses on how these committees contribute to succesion planning, executive remuneration, board composition, and strategic oversight in a changing regulatory and stakekholder landscape.

Q2. What topics are covered in this workshop?

Key topics include:

The responsibilites and governance role of remuneration and nomination committees.
Balancing long-term succession planning with immediate board needs.
Addressing board-level skill gaps and emerging competencies.
Executive remuneration policies and transparency.
The role of committee chairs in shaping board strategy and culture.

Q3. Who is the faculty lead for this workshop?

The workshop is led by Mary Brennan CDir, a Chartered Director, Certified Investment Fund Director and a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland. She is a highly experienced Independent Non-Executive Director and currently holds the position of Chair of the Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Risk Committee and Chair of the Remuneration Committee in her portfolio of directorships.

Q4. When and where is this workshop taking place?

The workshop will take place on Tuesday, 17th Februrary 2026 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. It is an online workshop and will be facilitated over Zoom.

Q5. What is the cost of this workshop?

The price of this workshop ranges from €295 - €370, depending on IoD Ireland membership status.

6. Is this workshop right for me?

This workshop is ideal for current or aspiring directors and board members sitting on or reporting to remuneration and nomination committees who wish to understand more about board competencies and dynamics within these committees.

7. I'd like to learn more about this workshop. Who can I speak to?

Reach out to our Learning and Education Manager, Gillian Roddie if you'd like to learn more about the Embedding Sustainability Into Strategy workshop. Contact her by emailing [email protected] or calling us at 01 411 0010.

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension covered: Governance Framework

Eligible hours: 2.5 hours of Chartered Director CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

Workshop participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the session.

What is the cost?

IoD members - €295

Non-members - €370

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to [email protected] until Wednesday, 11th February 2026. After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance.

Group bookings

Contact the IoD Ireland Learning and Education team on [email protected] or phone +353 1 411 0010.

Want to connect with fellow workshop participants?

All workshop attendees will receive a list of all other workshop participants in advance of the session. This will include name, job title and organisation. If you have any queries around this please contact the Learning and Education Team.

For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list.

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing [email protected] or calling +353 1 411 0010.

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