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Robert Fauber

President and Chief Executive Officer at MOODYS CORP /DE/
Board
Since January 2021
Age
54 years
Education
Earned an MPPM from Yale University in 1989 and a B.A. from Chestnut Hill College in 1983.
Tenure
Began leadership roles at MCO with notable positions including President of Moody's Investors Service from June 2016 to October 2019, Chief Operating Officer from November 2019 to December 2020, and CEO since January 2021, with board membership starting in October 2020.

Also at MOODYS CORP /DE/

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Caroline Sullivan
Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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Michael West
President of Moody's Investors Service
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Noémie Heuland
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

About

Robert Fauber has built a distinguished career through a series of strategic roles at the company, showcasing his ability to drive growth and innovation during periods of transformation.

He progressed from leading Moody's Investors Service to managing company-wide operations as Chief Operating Officer, setting the stage for his transition to the chief executive role—a milestone that underscores his deep operational expertise and strategic vision.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, he contributes to broader governance and community engagements, exemplified by his board membership and involvement in initiatives like the College Foundation for the University of Virginia.

$MCO Performance Under Robert Fauber

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Moody's Corporation Chief Operating Officer November 2019 - December 2020 Former role held immediately before CEO appointment
Moody's Corporation President of Moody's Investors Service June 2016 - October 2019 Former position prior to CEO promotion
Moody's Corporation Senior Vice President — Corporate & Commercial Development April 2014 - May 2016 N/A
Moody's Corporation Head of the MIS Commercial Group January 2013 - May 2016 Held concurrently with Senior VP role
Citibank Various Roles N/A Various roles without additional details
NationsBank (now Bank of America) Various Roles N/A Various roles without additional details

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
College Foundation for the University of Virginia Board Member Since 2023 Active board appointment outside MCO

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,000,000 Annual, fixedFixed annual salary
All Other Compensation$21,032 AnnualBreakdown: Vested/Unvested Contributions $9,900; Dividends on Stock Awards $11,132; Perquisites $0

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Cash Incentive

ComponentDetail
Annual Cash Incentive Target$2,000,000
Payout Achieved$2,000,000 (100% of target)
Performance MetricsMIS Operating Income, MA Operating Income, MA Sales for Compensation Purposes
WeightTwo-thirds of payout based on financial performance
ConditionsAchievement dependent on meeting pre-established financial goals with >20% outperformance required for max payout
Maximum Payout Cap200% of target
Payment ScheduleAnnual payout based on performance results

Performance Share Awards

ComponentDetail
Performance MetricsMCO EPS for Compensation Purposes (50%), MIS Ratings Performance (25%), MA Cumulative Revenue (25%)
Share QuantitiesThreshold: 5,587; Target: 22,348; Maximum: 44,696 shares
Vesting ScheduleVest on March 1, 2026
Grant DateFebruary 21, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value (Max)$13,200,070
Grant Date Stock Price$295.33 per share
Evaluation Period2023-2025 performance period ending December 31, 2025
Payout Cap200% of target at maximum performance
Additional ConditionsPayout contingent on achieving performance goals and continued service through vesting