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/

Caroline Sullivan

Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller

Michael West

President of Moody's Investors Service

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

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
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

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
College Foundation for the University of Virginia	Board Member	Since 2023	Active board appointment outside MCO

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,000,000	Annual, fixed	Fixed annual salary
All Other Compensation	$21,032	Annual	Breakdown: Vested/Unvested Contributions $9,900; Dividends on Stock Awards $11,132; Perquisites $0

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Annual Cash Incentive

Component	Detail
Annual Cash Incentive Target	$2,000,000
Payout Achieved	$2,000,000 (100% of target)
Performance Metrics	MIS Operating Income, MA Operating Income, MA Sales for Compensation Purposes
Weight	Two-thirds of payout based on financial performance
Conditions	Achievement dependent on meeting pre-established financial goals with >20% outperformance required for max payout
Maximum Payout Cap	200% of target
Payment Schedule	Annual payout based on performance results

Performance Share Awards

Component	Detail
Performance Metrics	MCO EPS for Compensation Purposes (50%), MIS Ratings Performance (25%), MA Cumulative Revenue (25%)
Share Quantities	Threshold: 5,587; Target: 22,348; Maximum: 44,696 shares
Vesting Schedule	Vest on March 1, 2026
Grant Date	February 21, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value (Max)	$13,200,070
Grant Date Stock Price	$295.33 per share
Evaluation Period	2023-2025 performance period ending December 31, 2025
Payout Cap	200% of target at maximum performance
Additional Conditions	Payout contingent on achieving performance goals and continued service through vesting