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Robert J. Saltiel

President and Chief Executive Officer at MRC GLOBAL
Board
Since March 2021
Age
62 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University (magna cum laude, 1985) and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management (1990).
Tenure
Joined MRC in March 2021, serving as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors.

Also at MRC GLOBAL

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Daniel J. Churay
Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
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Emily Shields
Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Assistant General Counsel
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Gillian Anderson
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

About

At 62 years old as of March 2025 , he brings a robust technical foundation and diversified expertise to his executive role.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University (magna cum laude, 1985) and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management (1990) , reflecting a strong educational background that has supported his career across various key players in the oil and gas industry.

He joined MRC Global in March 2021 as President and Chief Executive Officer and also serves on the Board of Directors. His extensive experience in executive leadership, cultivated through previous roles at companies such as Atwood Oceanics and Key Energy Services, has been instrumental in steering MRC during a dynamic period in the energy sector.

$MRC Performance Under Robert J. Saltiel

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Key Energy Services, Inc. President and CEO, Member of the Board of Directors 2018–2019 Led the company during his tenure
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. President and CEO, Member of the Board of Directors 2009–2017 Managed the company and gained experience in public market transactions, including the sale to Ensco plc
Transocean Held positions in strategy, operations, and marketing 2003–2009 Contributed to strategic and operational initiatives
Nabors Industries Held leadership roles N/A Worked in various capacities
Enron Corp. Held leadership roles N/A Contributed to the company's operations
McKinsey & Company Early career role N/A Developed expertise in business processes, marketing, and generating profits for investors
ExxonMobil Early career role N/A Worked in a downstream refinery, gaining insight into customer segments

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$856,635 AnnualIncreased by 4.2% from previous year's $825,000 to $860,000 effective February 6, 2023
All Other Compensation$21,064 AnnualBreakdown: 401(k) Match $13,200, Life Insurance $7,524, Parking $340

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

MetricThreshold ($)Target ($)Maximum ($)WeightSTI Target (%)Grant DateVesting Schedule
Adjusted EBITDA$16,731 $1,070,794 $2,141,588 87.5% 125% Feb 7, 2023 N/A (Cash Incentive)
Safety Measures (TRIR & LTIR)Included in aboveIncluded in aboveIncluded in above12.5% ( )125% Feb 7, 2023 N/A (Cash Incentive)

The cash incentive is calculated as: Annual Cash Incentive = Base Salary x STI Target % x Performance Relative to Metrics.

Stock Awards

ComponentUnits/QuantityTarget ValueGrant DateGrant Date Fair ValueGrant Date Stock PriceVesting Schedule
RSUs161,080 $2,042,500 Feb 7, 2023 $2,118,202 $12.68 (VWAP) 34% on 1st anniversary, 33% on each of 2nd and 3rd anniversaries
PSUs161,080 (at target) $2,042,500 Feb 7, 2023 $2,796,349 $12.68 (VWAP) Vests at end of 3 years after performance period

Performance Metrics for PSUs

MetricThresholdTargetMaximumWeight
Relative TSR<30th percentile (0% of target shares) 50th percentile (100% of target shares) ≥90th percentile (200% of target shares) 50%
RANCE≤1% (0% of target shares) 6% (100% of target shares) ≥12% (200% of target shares) 50%
  • Evaluation Period for PSUs: 3-year period.
  • Payout Range: Payouts vary from 0% to 200% of target shares based on performance relative to these metrics, calculated using a Monte Carlo valuation model.
  • Additional Conditions: Vesting of PSUs is contingent upon achieving the performance metrics and certification by the Compensation & Human Capital Committee.

This performance compensation structure includes both the cash-based Non-Equity Incentive Plan and the equity-based Stock Awards, each with clearly defined metrics, thresholds, targets, and vesting conditions.