Founder & CEO of CompTeam | Global Expert in Total Rewards and Executive Compensation Strategy
Sam Reeve is a renowned global authority on executive compensation and talent strategy, helping organizations optimize their pay structures and career frameworks to drive engagement, retention, and performance. As the founder and CEO of CompTeam, a leading compensation consulting firm, Sam has worked across 26 countries and five continents, partnering with boards and senior leadership teams from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
With over two decades of expertise in executive compensation, Sam is a trusted advisor to organizations navigating complex pay structures and compensation philosophies. He is a Vistage Trusted Advisor and host of the highly regarded People Strategy Forum and Rewards Mastermind podcasts, where he shares cutting-edge insights on aligning executive compensation with company performance and market trends.
Sam’s approach to compensation is both innovative and results-driven. His deep experience in total rewards, career architecture, and competitive compensation analysis has enabled clients to achieve measurable outcomes, including increased productivity, improved talent retention, and significant year-over-year pay savings. He integrates emerging technologies, such as AI, to streamline compensation practices and enhance the strategic decision-making process, allowing companies to do more with less.
In his role as a thought leader and author of “The Workforce Experience: A Framework for Creating Work People Love”, Sam advocates for creating people-centric organizations that balance well-being with performance. He firmly believes that when employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally, they contribute at their highest potential.
Sam founded CompTeam in 2013 after becoming frustrated with one-size-fits-all solutions from large consulting firms. At CompTeam, he offers customized strategies that address the unique needs of dynamic, rapidly growing companies. His hands-on, practical approach has led to lasting improvements in compensation programs that align with organizational goals and promote fairness and transparency.
Prior to founding CompTeam, Sam led compensation strategy at prominent firms, including BlackRock, McKesson, ADP, and Barclays, where he spearheaded the development of pay programs that supported growth, performance, and operational success across global teams. His work in these organizations helped scale compensation practices in 23 countries, impacting millions of employees worldwide.
Sam’s dedication to improving organizational performance through tailored, impactful compensation solutions extends beyond the workplace. He is passionate about helping individuals lead healthy, balanced lives, which he believes is critical to sustained high performance. Outside of work, Sam enjoys outdoor activities with his family and proudly serves on the Board of Directors of the Hesperus Mountain Ski Patrol.
