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    Sean D. Keohane

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Cabot Corp
    Board
    Since March 2016
    Age
    57 years
    Education
    Earned a BS in Finance from Providence College and an MBA from Harvard University.
    Tenure
    Joined CBT in 2002 and progressed through roles such as Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Executive Vice President before becoming President and CEO in March 2016.

    Also at Cabot Corp

    EM
    Erica McLaughlin
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Head of Corporate Strategy
    HCK
    Hobart C. Kalkstein
    Executive Vice President and President of the Reinforcement Materials Segment and President of the Americas Region
    JZ
    Jeff Zhu
    Executive Vice President and President of Carbon and Silica Technologies, and Battery Materials businesses within Cabot's Performance Chemicals Segment

    About

    The executive is 57 years old as of November 2024, establishing a strong personal foundation with an advanced academic background in finance and business management.

    Beginning his career at CBT in 2002, he steadily advanced through multiple management roles, including General Manager and various vice‐presidential positions, which eventually led to his appointment as President and CEO in March 2016.

    Beyond his leadership responsibilities at CBT, he contributes to the broader industry through directorships and advisory roles, reinforcing his commitment to excellence and strategic guidance.

    $CBT Performance Under Sean D. Keohane

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Cabot Corporation Executive Vice President and President of Reinforcement MaterialsNovember 2014 to March 2016
    Cabot Corporation Senior Vice President and President of Performance ChemicalsMarch 2012 to November 2014
    Cabot Corporation Vice President and General Manager of Performance ChemicalsMay 2008 to March 2012
    Cabot Corporation Vice PresidentMarch 2005
    Pratt & Whitney (United Technologies) General Management PositionsPre-2002 (date not specified)Various general management roles

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    The Chemours Company Director2018 to presentGlobal provider of performance chemicals
    American Chemistry Council Director2016 to presentTrade association representing the business of chemistry
    The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative MemberPresentAdvisory Board membership
    Dexter Southfield School TrusteePresent
    Boston Latin School Association TrusteePresent

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$1,100,000 Fiscal 2024 Base salary earned during FY2024
    TSUs25,000 shares; $1,860,000 Granted as part of LTI on November 10, 2023 Time-based awards under the company’s LTI program
    Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings$23,978 Adjusted during FY2024 Includes $15,974 (actuarial change for pension benefits) and $8,004 (above-market interest on deferred compensation)
    All Other Compensation$324,558 Paid in FY2024Comprises 401(k) contributions ($34,500), Supplemental 401(k) ($270,604), Deferred Compensation Plan ($16,790), and Additional Benefits ($2,664)
    Option Awards79,139 options; Exercise Price: $74.40; Fair Value: $2,170,625 Vesting assumed over three years (30% on 1st & 2nd anniversaries, 40% on 3rd) Granted on November 10, 2023; no performance metrics specified

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

    MetricValueDetails
    Grant DateNovember 10, 2023 Date of PSU grant
    Grant Date Fair Value$2,169,950 Calculated assuming target level achievement
    Threshold14,583 PSUs Minimum level of performance
    Target29,166 PSUs Award at target performance
    Maximum58,332 PSUs Cap on PSU award
    Performance MetricsAdjusted EPS & Adjusted RONA FY2024 results: Adjusted EPS at 177.9% and Adjusted RONA at 200.0% of target
    Composite Weighted Achievement185.6% of target Overall performance for FY2024 tranche

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (STI)

    MetricValueDetails
    STI Target Amount$1,375,000 Set at 125% of base salary for FY2024
    Actual STI Payout$1,951,043 Paid at 142% of target based on performance
    Performance MetricsAdjusted EBIT, NWC Days, DFCF Corporate metrics weighted at 70%; individual performance weighted at 30%
    Incentive LevelsThreshold: 50%; Target: 100%; Maximum: 200% Performance levels for bonus opportunity
    Vesting / Payment SchedulePost Fiscal Year-End Award paid based on annual performance achievements
    Evaluation PeriodFY2024 Measured over the fiscal year

    These tables outline the performance compensation details for the PSUs and the STI, including all required metrics, targets, thresholds, weights, vesting/payment timelines, and outcomes based on FY2024 performance.