The longtime chief executive of the country’s biggest savings and loan has been forced out because of the company’s mounting losses.

The outgoing leaders of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could see big paydays — a prospect that angers many investors, because ordinary stockholders could be virtually wiped out.

The Securities and Exchange Commission requires companies to explain performance targets used to calculate incentive pay for executives, but many are not complying.

When you think about it, the sports business in this country is dominated by self-made men looking for mountains to conquer.

Steven A. Davis is the chief executive of Bob Evans Farms in Columbus, Ohio.

Fannie Mae said three of its top executives were leaving as the company tries to cope with mounting losses from the troubles in the housing market.

The executive changes at software maker SAP has fed an irresistible narrative in financial markets: the software egghead is yielding to the uncompromising money maker.

Alan J. Fuerstman, the chief executive of Montage Hotels and Resorts, talks about staff training and retention.

There are signs that salary negotiation is inching toward greater transparency, too.