Executive Security Perks: Evolving Trends in a New Era of Risk

Executive Security Perks: Evolving Trends in a New Era of Risk, an Equilar publication, details the prevalence and value of security, aircraft and automotive perquisites granted by Equilar 500  companies to named executive officers (NEOs), as disclosed in annual proxy statements. The Chertoff Group and Constellis provide commentary and draw from real-world experience to highlight today’s most pressing executive security threats, and offer practical examples of how companies can build a comprehensive protection strategy.

Key Findings

• Security perks offered to NEOs have increased by 45.1% since 2020
• The median value of security perks awarded to NEOs surged by 119.5% over the same period, reaching $106,530 in 2024
• In 2024, communication services companies recorded the highest median spending on security perks, totaling $1.2 million
• Aircraft spending for CEOs has risen 76.7% since 2020