James C. Foster

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL

Since 1992

Age

74 years

Tenure

Joined CRL in 1976 as General Counsel and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer and President in 1992 before being appointed Chairman in 2000.

Also at CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL

Birgit Girshick

Chief Operating Officer

FHP

Flavia H. Pease

Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

About

James C. Foster has dedicated nearly five decades to Charles River Laboratories, beginning his journey in 1976 as General Counsel. He has played a pivotal role in the company’s evolution, steadily progressing through various managerial positions.

In 1992, he was named Chief Executive Officer and President, marking a major milestone in his career. His leadership and strategic vision led to his appointment as Chairman in 2000, consolidating his influence and driving the company’s global growth.

Throughout his tenure, his commitment to the organization has been evident, with his career reflecting a rare blend of legal expertise and executive leadership. Although details regarding his education and personal pursuits outside of CRL are not publicly available, his long-standing service and numerous contributions have established him as a central figure in the company's history.

$CRL Performance Under James C. Foster

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Charles River Laboratories (CRL)	General Counsel	1976	Joined CRL as General Counsel
Charles River Laboratories (CRL)	Various Staff and Managerial Positions	N/A	Held various staff and managerial positions prior to his promotions

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,461,866	Annual (2023)	Fixed base salary for 2023
All Other Compensation	$71,887	Annual (2023)	Includes perquisites and other benefits; no deferred contributions noted

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Annual Cash Incentive Award

Metric	Target	Actual	Threshold Condition	Maximum Condition	Weighting
CRL Revenue	$4,216 million	$4,129 million	90% of Revenue Target	108% of Revenue Target	50%
CRL Operating Income (OI)	$895.3 million	$838.8 million	85% of OI Target	110% of OI Target	50%

Payout Details:

Target Award Amount: $1,480,124
Actual Award Payout: $1,130,074 (76.35% of target)
Payment was executed in February 2024

Equity Incentive Plan Awards

Award Type	Threshold	Target	Maximum	Grant Date Fair Value	Grant Date Stock Price	Vesting Schedule
PSUs	14,531 shares	44,710 shares	89,420 shares	$9,138,724	N/A	Vesting based on EPS & Relative TSR performance
Stock Options	N/A	28,176 options	N/A	$2,294,372	$194.12 per share	4 equal annual installments