Katharine Weymouth
About Katharine Weymouth
Katharine Weymouth (age 58) has served as an independent director of Xometry since October 2020. She is the former Publisher and CEO of The Washington Post (2008–2014) and holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a J.D. from Stanford Law School, bringing deep public-company board and operating experience to XMTR’s board . She is currently a partner at Blu Venture Investors (since Dec 2024) and has served as COO and senior advisor to venture-backed companies in mental health and restaurant supply chains, adding operator discipline and governance experience .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Washington Post | Publisher & CEO | Feb 2008 – Sep 2014 | Led major media operations and transformation |
| ChefMarket (formerly DineXpert) | COO & President | Jun 2017 – May 2021 | Operational leadership in B2B platform |
| FamilyCare (mental health start-up) | COO; Senior Advisor | Sep 2021 – Jan 2025; thereafter advisor | Scaling a health-tech start-up; governance and operations |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure/Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Services, Inc. | Director | Current | NYSE-listed; waste services |
| Cable One, Inc. | Director | Current | NYSE-listed; broadband |
| Sequoia Mutual Fund, Inc. | Director | Current | Registered investment company |
| The Graham Holdings Company | Director | Current | Diversified media/education |
| Blu Venture Investors | Partner | Since Dec 2024 | Early-stage focus: cybersecurity, health tech, B2B SaaS |
| Philip L. Graham Fund | Trustee | Since Jan 2015 | Philanthropy |
| Meadow Reproductive Health | Board member | Current | Non-profit/health-related |
| DC Volunteer Lawyer Project | Board member | Current | Non-profit board service |
Board Governance
- Independence: The board affirmatively determined Weymouth is independent under Nasdaq standards; all current committee members meet SEC/Nasdaq independence requirements .
- Committee assignments (2024): Audit Committee member; Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee chair. Committee meeting counts: Audit (5), Compensation (6), Nominating (3) .
- Board leadership: Independent chair (Fabio Rosati) separate from CEO, reinforcing oversight. Independent directors meet quarterly in executive session; held four sessions in 2024 .
- Attendance: Board met 9 times in 2024; each director attended at least 75% of applicable meetings, and all directors attended the 2024 annual meeting .
| Committee | Role | 2024 Meetings | Independence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit | Member | 5 | Independent; committee members meet SEC/Nasdaq criteria |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance | Chair | 3 | Independent; oversees governance effectiveness |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount (2024) | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Cash fees elected into RSUs | $53,500 | Director converted cash retainers into RSUs; 1,656 RSUs granted in lieu of cash (Feb 27, 2024) |
| Stock awards (annual refresher RSU) | $164,592 | Aggregate grant-date fair value of director stock awards for 2024 |
| Policy basis (2024) | $35,000 base; $10,000 Audit member; $8,500 Nominating chair | Board-approved non-employee director cash retainer policy for 2024 |
| Policy (2025 update) | $45,000 base; same committee retainers; $175,000 refresher RSU | 2025 policy changes and annual RSU grant structure |
Performance Compensation
- Directors at XMTR receive equity via RSUs; these are time-based, not performance-based. Annual “refresher RSU” equals $175,000 grant-date value and vests on January 1 of the year following grant; “retainer RSU” (cash-in-lieu) vests in four equal quarterly installments beginning April 1 of grant year .
| Equity Award Type | Grant Value | Vesting Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresher RSU (annual) | $175,000 | Vests on Jan 1 following grant year | Per director compensation policy |
| Retainer RSU (cash-in-lieu) | $53,500 (for Weymouth 2024) | Four equal quarterly installments starting Apr 1 | Elected conversion to RSUs; 1,656 RSUs at director’s election |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Public boards: Republic Services, Cable One, Sequoia Mutual Fund, Graham Holdings .
- Interlocks/conflicts: Proxy discloses policies for related-person transactions and independence; no related-party transactions involving Weymouth are disclosed in 2024–2025 filings .
- Hedging/pledging: Insider Trading Policy prohibits hedging, short selling, margin, and pledging of company stock, mitigating alignment risks .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Board and executive credentials across media, technology platforms, and health-tech; prior public-company leadership and audit oversight exposure (service on multiple public boards) .
- Governance expertise as current chair of XMTR’s Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee .
- Legal training (J.D., Stanford) and elite academic background (Harvard) .
Equity Ownership
| Measure | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Total beneficial ownership (Class A) | 95,471 shares | 25,471 shares held directly + 70,000 vested options exercisable within 60 days |
| Ownership % of Class A | <1% | As reported; less than 1% beneficial ownership |
| Outstanding director awards (12/31/2024) | 5,830 stock awards; 70,000 options | Aggregate outstanding awards for Weymouth |
| Hedging/pledging | Prohibited | Policy bans hedging/derivatives, shorting, margin, and pledging |
Insider Trades
| Date (Form 4) | Security | Action | Quantity/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 (filed Aug 15, 2023) | XMTR common | Acquisition | 1,200 shares acquired; open-market purchase |
| Feb 27, 2024 (filed Feb 29, 2024) | XMTR RSUs | Grant | Director RSU activity reported; statement of changes in beneficial ownership |
| Mar 13, 2025 (filed Mar 13, 2025) | XMTR RSUs | Grant | RSUs vest on Jan 1, 2026 per grant terms |
Governance Assessment
- Positive signals: Independence affirmed; chair of Nominating & Governance Committee; strong attendance; independent board chair with regular executive sessions—supports robust oversight .
- Alignment: Director equity paid in RSUs and election to convert cash to RSUs increases ownership alignment; hedging/pledging prohibitions reduce misalignment risk .
- Conflicts: No related-party transactions disclosed involving Weymouth; multi-board service across non-overlapping industries reduces competitive conflicts; related-person transaction approval policy in place .
- Shareholder sentiment: Company’s 2024 say‑on‑pay support was ~97%, indicating broad investor approval of compensation philosophy and governance environment (executive pay context) .