Rachael Lee

Senior Consultant

Rachael is a senior consultant with expertise in a broad range of executive compensation and related governance matters, including compensation program design and analysis, compensation market trends, benchmarking executive and director compensation, executive agreements, incentive plan drafting, and overall compensation strategy and pay philosophy. Clients rely on Rachael as their trusted advisor to provide thoughtful and business-focused advice.

Rachael’s expertise in executive compensation is supplemented by her legal experience as a corporate lawyer. Prior to joining Meridian, Rachael practiced law at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, advising on all aspects of executive compensation, pensions and benefits, and employment law. She has advised public and private company clients across a range of industries on transactional and general executive compensation arrangements, including compensation design, corporate governance, implementation and disclosure.

She completed the dual degree HBA/JD program at the Ivey Business School and Western University Law School, graduating with distinction.

Recent Insights By Rachael Lee

2025 Compensation Committee Planning Guide

by Mike Meyer and Rachael Lee on September 23, 2024

Thought Leadership

Year-end is an extremely busy time for compensation committees.

Canadian Say on Pay Update

by Rachael Lee, Krunal Billimoria, and Jason Chi on September 6, 2024

Client Alerts

Overall, it is a strong year for Say on Pay in Canada, with the number of S&P/TSX Composite companies receiving 90%+ support at the highest level since 2020. This client alert provides an overview of vote results at the S&P/TSX Composite, and observations on the influence of proxy advisors on vote outcomes for both Say on Pay and for the Chair of the Compensation Committee.