Pretium Partners Joins GECN Group, Expanding Executive Compensation Expertise Across Greater China and Asia
Zurich, Switzerland — January 15, 2026 — GECN Group is pleased to announce that Pretium Partners Asia Limited, an independent advisory firm based in Hong Kong and led by May Poon, has officially joined the GECN Group, effective January 1, 2026.
The addition of Pretium Partners marks an important milestone in GECN's continued global expansion, further strengthening the Group's presence across Greater China and the broader Asia region. With this addition, GECN now brings together leading, like-minded advisory firms across six continents, united by a shared commitment to independence, quality, and trusted board-level advice.
Steve Brink, Chief Executive Officer of GECN Group, welcomed Pretium Partners to the GECN: "The inclusion of Pretium Partners strengthens GECN Group's ability to support global clients with independent, trusted advice on their most critical executive compensation and governance matters. Their deep expertise and strong reputation across Asia significantly enhance our collective global capability."
Founded and led by May Poon, Pretium Partners has built a strong track record advising multinational and regional clients on executive reward and governance in Asia's complex and fast-evolving markets. Joining GECN enables the firm to further extend its client offering through seamless collaboration with GECN's global network.
May Poon, Founder and Managing Partner of Pretium Partners, commented: "For more than a decade, we have facilitated global clients in navigating the intricacies of executive compensation across Asia. Joining the GECN Group allows us to deliver truly integrated, cross-border advisory—combining deep local insight with a global perspective to better serve our clients."
The addition of Pretium Partners reflects GECN Group's growing recognition as one of the leading global and independent executive compensation and corporate governance advisory group, serving boards and leadership teams worldwide.
About GECN
GECN Group is an independent executive compensation and corporate governance advisory community serving clients across six continents. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, GECN partners with boards and senior leadership teams to deliver globally informed, locally grounded advice on executive remuneration, governance, and long-term value creation.
About Pretium Partners
Pretium Partners is an independent, Asia-Pacific focused HR consulting firm recognized as a trusted advisor to Boards and C-suite executives. It has partnered with leading companies to architect change, create value, and drive business growth through strategic people solutions.
The "Data-Driven, Strategy-Focused" principle integrates cutting-edge market intelligence—drawn from Pretium's proprietary annual surveys and deep industry research—with strategic insights. This unique model enables the team to advise on critical areas including compensation, performance management, and organizational transformation.
