Devinder Kumar

I would like to apply my experience, positive attitude, quick learning ability, and analytical skill to grow in your esteemed organization.

Deputy Manager (Process Excellence) - Main Data Group, Inc.

(2022-04)

Leading a team of 18 Executives.

• Supported due diligence in merger negotiations, reviewing executive contracts for parachute triggers, severance clauses, and retention incentives.
• Evaluated risk factors such as shareholder litigation, reputational impact, and tax penalties associated with parachute provisions.
• Partnered with HR and legal teams to model financial implications of parachute payouts on acquisition deal value.
• Conducted due diligence on change‑in‑control agreements, reviewing severance, retention, and equity clauses for compliance with SEC/IRS Section 280G.
• Conducted analysis of golden parachute provisions in U.S. M&A transactions, evaluating executive compensation packages during change‑in‑control scenarios.
• Prepared, update and maintain SOPs for the process.
• Delivered benchmarking insights on parachute practices across Fortune 500 firms, highlighting market trends and governance risks.
• Manage client communication and resolve client concerns, thereby ensuring superior product quality and on-time project completion.
• Monitor and report progress against deliverables to the client and project team.
• Analyzing the Executive compensation structure and Board compensation so that the global Consultants can benchmark the compensation structure for various industries across various geographies.
• Implementation of various Projects – Segmentation, Benchmarking, Salesforce etc.

SME - Main Data Group, Inc.

(2021-02 - 2022-04)

• Represent market data in percentiles and create summary reports and highlight key observations.
• Research on Pay for Performance, Short-term (Annual Incentive) and Long-term Incentive Scheme Designs, Perquisites, Defined Contribution, Defined Benefits, and Stock Ownership.
• Subject Matter Expert for USA, Canada and APAC regions.
• Detailed analysis of financials and non-financial performance metrics.
• Responsible for handling onshore escalations.

Senior Analyst - Main Data Group, Inc.

(2017-05 - 2021-04)

• Analyzing compensation data for various modules like monetary compensation, perks, and benefits, Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Dilution, and run rate.

Process Developer - Mercer India Pvt. Ltd

(2015-09 - 2017-04)

• Creating, updating, and maintaining compensation data for Top Executives & Board of Directors to aid global consultants in bench-marking compensation across various industries.
• In-depth analysis of Proxy Statements, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, and other statutory filings to extract relevant data on compensation and benefits.
• Research on Pay for Performance, Short-term and Long-term Incentive Scheme Designs, Perquisites, Defined Contribution, Defined Benefits, and Stock Ownership.

Senior Research Executive - Wipro Ltd

(2011-03 - 2015-09)

• Provide Business Intelligence Support to US, UK & Asia Pacific.
• Responsible for Company Profiling and Profile update for Top Professionals of Leading Business units worldwide.

Bachelor's Degree - Economics - DAV College, Faridabad (2006)

12th - KV INS Chilka (2003)

10th - KV INS Malka Puram (2001)

Diploma - RDBMS (MIS) - NIIT