Ed Hauder
Nathan Williams
Executive security programs are evolving rapidly as boards respond to increasing physical and cybersecurity risks facing senior executives. Personal aircraft use, residential security, executive protection, and digital privacy services are becoming more integrated components of enterprise risk management rather than traditional executive perquisites.
Meridian analyzed 2026 proxy disclosures from the S&P 500 to examine how companies structure executive security programs, govern personal aircraft use, and disclose these benefits to investors.
Key Takeaways
• 56% of S&P 500 companies disclose executive security benefits.
• 60% permit CEO personal use of corporate aircraft.
• Approximately 20% require personal aircraft use for security reasons.
• Executive security programs increasingly include cybersecurity and digital privacy protections.
• Independent threat assessments are becoming a common basis for security-related policies.
Why It Matters
As expectations around executive protection continue to evolve, boards should periodically review the governance, documentation, and disclosure of executive security programs. Security-related benefits increasingly intersect with enterprise risk management, making thoughtful oversight more important than ever.
