Catrina Harding
About
Catrina Harding serves as Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at FactSet, overseeing the company’s global human resources organization and steering key initiatives in talent acquisition, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as digital transformation. She was appointed to this pivotal role on July 17, 2023, marking a significant milestone in her extensive HR career.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University and a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy, she brings a strong academic foundation that complements her practical experience.
With over 20 years of experience in senior HR roles at esteemed companies including Gerson Lehrman Group, Synchrony Financial, U.S. Steel Corporation, General Electric Company, and Ford Motor Company, her career is punctuated by a commitment to innovative workforce strategies and operational excellence.
At FactSet, her focus is on integrating future technology and AI skills into the human resources strategy while enhancing operational efficiencies and revamping compensation and benefits programs, underscoring her reputation as a forward-thinking executive in the field.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerson Lehrman Group | Chief Human Resources Officer | N/A | Served prior to FactSet |
| Synchrony Financial | Senior Vice President of Human Resources | N/A | Served prior to FactSet |
| U.S. Steel Corporation | Senior Human Resources Role | N/A | Held senior HR role |
| General Electric Company | Senior Human Resources Role | N/A | Held senior HR role |
| Ford Motor Company | Senior Human Resources Role | N/A | Held senior HR role |
Fixed Compensation
| Component Name | Amount | Payment Schedule | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $430,000 | Annual | No increase from fiscal 2023 as effective from July 17, 2023 |
| Option Awards | $375,125 | Vesting: 20% per year on each anniversary over a 5-year period | Stock options with an exercise price of $436.57 per share |
| Company Contributions to Defined Plans | $20,085 | Per plan matching schedule | FactSet matching contributions to employee defined contribution plan |
Performance Compensation
Annual Incentive
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Performance Metrics | ASV plus Professional Services Growth (weighted at 2/3) and Adjusted Operating Margin (weighted at 1/3) |
| Additional Weighting | For strategic workflow management, 40% of the plan is based on strategic workflow solutions; 20% is based on individual evaluation |
| Incentive Opportunity | $430,000 total annual incentive opportunity |
| Actual Incentive Paid | $316,728 (which represents 73.7% achievement of the target) |
| Evaluation Period | Fiscal 2024 |
| Vesting/Timing | Payment is determined at the end of fiscal 2024; no vesting schedule applicable |
Stock Awards (PSUs/RSUs)
| Metric | RSUs | PSUs |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Date | November 1, 2023 | November 1, 2023 |
| Grant Date Fair Value | $423.57 (weighted average) | $424.63 (weighted average) |
| Performance Requirement | Not performance-based | Based on adjusted cumulative revenues and adjusted cumulative operating earnings |
| Achievement Ranges | N/A | Threshold: 50% vesting; Target: 100% vesting; Goal: 150% vesting; Maximum: 200% vesting |
| Vesting Schedule | Vest 20% annually on the anniversary of the grant over a 5-year period | Cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, contingent on achieving performance objectives |
| Evaluation Period | N/A | September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2026 |
The documents do not provide further specific thresholds, targets, goals, or individual share/unit quantities for the performance compensation components.