Jean Horstman is newly retired from her role as Senior Vice President of Global Compensation at Equifax, where she led the company’s executive and global compensation functions. During her 17-year tenure, she also oversaw benefits, sales compensation, and payroll. Jean also supported the Board’s Compensation, Human Resources and Management Succession Committee and worked closely with the Senior Leadership Team. As a Certified Public Accountant, she brings deep financial acumen to her work in rewards and governance.
Prior to Equifax, Jean was Principal of Compensation at Southern Company in Atlanta, where she designed and supported executive compensation programs and worked with the Board’s Compensation Committee. Her compensation career began at Mercantile Bancorporation, Inc., in St. Louis, following earlier roles in banking operations.
Jean has been a member of the WorldatWork faculty since 2018 and is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®), and Certified Benefits Professional (CBP®). She holds a BS in Industrial Management from Purdue University and an MBA in Finance from Vanderbilt University.
Professional Designations/ Accreditations:
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®)
- Certified Benefits Professional (CBP®)
Education
- MBA in Finance from Vanderbilt University
- BS in Industrial Management from Purdue University
Jean Horstman is newly retired from her role as Senior Vice President of Global Compensation at Equifax, where she led the company’s executive and global compensation functions. During her 17-year tenure, she also oversaw benefits, sales compensation, and payroll. Jean also supported the Board’s Compensation, Human Resources and Management Succession Committee and worked closely with the Senior Leadership Team. As a Certified Public Accountant, she brings deep financial acumen to her work in rewards and governance.
Prior to Equifax, Jean was Principal of Compensation at Southern Company in Atlanta, where she designed and supported executive compensation programs and worked with the Board’s Compensation Committee. Her compensation career began at Mercantile Bancorporation, Inc., in St. Louis, following earlier roles in banking operations.
Jean has been a member of the WorldatWork faculty since 2018 and is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®), and Certified Benefits Professional (CBP®). She holds a BS in Industrial Management from Purdue University and an MBA in Finance from Vanderbilt University.
