Saado Abboud

My name is Saado Abboud and I am a compensation consultant and business advisor who provide market insight and technical knowledge to help my clients raise their business achievement.

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Compensation consultant with experience in compensation program design, management, and implementation. This experience covers base pay, annual incentives, and long-term incentive programs. I consult with executives and board of directors to advise them on compensation programs for the purpose of attracting, motivating, and retaining senior executives.  I use my expertise with business analytics and acumen to help senior business leaders develop HR programs that link their compensation programs to achieving business goals.

Principal Consultant at Keystone Compensation Group

February 2010 - Present

Keystone Compensation Group is a compensation consulting firm based in Minneapolis, MN. We provide expert advice to our clients in designing and implementing their compensation programs to link rewards to business outcomes. Our strength is in building sound compensation programs for clients to help them attract and retain their talent. Additionally, we work with board of directors and executives to assist them with developing their compensation strategy and pay recommendations.

Chair, Local Network Leadership Council at WorldatWork

January 2011 - December 2013

Chair the Local Network Leadership Council which consists of eight regions representing the United States and Canada. This purpose of this board is to develop strategies for helping the local total rewards associations provide education and career development programs to their members. The council also helps local associations running their organizations as a business which includes developing internal governance practices, marketing their programs, and offering programs to generate revenues to sustain their business. The Leadership Council enables the local independent networks take advantage of the various professional tools and resources available to them theough WorldatWork.

Past Board President at Twin Cities Compensation Network

January 2012 - December 2012

Principal Officer of the association and is responsible for leading the board activities and strategic direction of the organization. Appoints members to standing committees, establishes and appoints members to other committees. Ensures that the resolutions and directives of the Board are carried into effect. Presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors and at all meetings of the membership. Executes for the organization all contracts and other instruments in writing that may be required or authorized by the Board of Directors.

President Elect at TCCN Board

January 2010 - December 2010

Vice President, Reward Practice at Stanton Group

September 2007 - November 2009

Responsible for the compensation consulting practice and market surveys for compensation and benefits. I work with clients on developing strategies for compensation programs and linking them to achieving business results. In addition to consulting, I oversee the administration and publication of compensation and benefits surveys with over 1500 companies participating nationwide.

Sr. Corporate Compensation Manager at Best Buy

July 2003 - September 2007 | Minneapolis

Responsible for developing compensation strategies for attracting, motivating, and retaining talent to excute business strategy. Focus on base pay, annual incentives, long-term incentive, and executive compensation.

Director of Compensation at Stanton Group

March 1990 - July 2003 | Plymouth Minnesota

Accountability for developing new products, internal process design, benchmarking, and compensation consulting services. Train clients on best practices around using market research and share economic and HR trends in the market place. Compensation consulting in the area of developing base pay program, point factor job evaluation, and variable pay programs.

Sr. Compensation Consultant at Stanton Group

January 1996 - January 1998

Consulted with clients on developing pay programs and assisted with implementation. Conducted analysis to evaluate competitiveness, job evaluation, salary structure and developed guidelines for program administration

University of Saint Thomas - School of Business

1996 – 2001

MBA

Concentration: Corporate Finance

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

1983 – 1989

Ph.D.

Concentration: Quantitative Analysis

Activities: United States International Development Agency scholarship winner.

Reading, coaching softball, travel, teaching, and volunteering.