Eric Graves has been advising companies on compensation matters for over 10 years, including 9 years as a consultant with FW Cook and 2 years as a compensation analytics specialist for a large bank. He joined the firm’s New York office in 2014 before moving to the Houston office in 2020.
He specializes in complex and technical analyses, keeping track of key nuances and translating results into a clear story. He has advised companies of all sizes, industries, and ownership structures, from large public companies to private and growth-stage companies.
As an analytics specialist, Eric has also contributed significantly to FW Cook’s analytical templates and practices.
Relevant Experience
Consumer Products
Technology
Healthcare, Pharma and Medical Devices
REITs
Utilities
Restaurants and Hospitality
Financial Services and Insurance
Distributors
Media, Entertainment and Communications
Peer Group Development
Incentive Plan Design
IPO Planning
Executive and Director Pay Benchmarking
Dilution, Overhang, and Executive Stock Ownership
Termination and Change-in-Control Provisions
ISS Pay-for-Performance and Equity Plan Scorecard Modeling
280G Excess Parachute Payment Calculations
Performance Measurement and Correlation of Metrics with Shareholder Returns
International Company Research
Publications
Research Report
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September 23, 2025 2025 Director Compensation Report
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Eric Graves, Nico Braverman, Serdar Sikca, Steven L. Cross Read More
Research Report
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November 30, 2016 2016 Director Compensation Report
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Eric Graves, Tom Kohn, Eric Winikoff Read More