Generous severance can hamper firm performance, says study

But packages needed to attract, retain CEOs, say experts

Canada has seen its share of generous severance agreements for departing CEOs. In 2011, former Enmax CEO Gary Holden walked away with more than $4.6 million in severance pay while Tim Hortons paid outgoing president and CEO Donald Schroeder a $5.75-million severance package.

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