Cabot Corporation Announces Board of Directors Changes
John F. O’Brien, Non-Executive Chair of Cabot’s Board of Directors, said, “We are very pleased to welcome Cynthia to the Board. Her depth of global experience in diverse applications, materials innovation processes and cross-functional operations, combined with her understanding of the value chains in which Cabot participates will further enhance the Board’s skills and expertise necessary to oversee the Company’s ‘Advancing the Core’ strategy.”
“I am delighted and honored to join the Cabot Board of Directors. I look forward to using my experience to help advance the achievement of Cabot’s innovation and growth strategy, particularly as the Company drives an increased focus on application innovation and formulated solutions,” said Dr. Arnold.
Cabot also announced the election of
“The Board is delighted to announce this Board leadership succession. Sue’s substantial management experience as former Chief Executive of Petrochemicals for BP, and her experience with public company Boards, make her an ideal candidate for this role,” said
In addition, Cabot announced the upcoming retirement of Roderick C.G. MacLeod from the Board. Mr. MacLeod, who has served as a director of Cabot since 1998 and currently serves on the Audit Committee and the
“Rory has provided insightful leadership and guidance during his tenure on the Cabot Board of Directors,” said Mr. O’Brien. “We have benefitted greatly from Rory’s vast experience and wise counsel. On behalf of everyone at Cabot and the Board, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rory for his years of service to the Cabot Board and wish him all the very best.”
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