General Counsel
USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)Equibles does not estimate personal net worth.
David Kronenfeld is recorded as General Counsel at USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) since March 13, 2025. USA Rare Earth, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed June 18, 2026 that David Kronenfeld was terminated as general counsel, effective August 7, 2026. USA Rare Earth, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed March 19, 2025 that David Kronenfeld was appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective March 13, 2025. The proxy statement of USA Rare Earth, Inc. reports total compensation of $2,242,430 for David Kronenfeld in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $305,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 2 fiscal years. USA Rare Earth, Inc. is classified in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry within the Basic Materials sector. Other leadership on record at USA Rare Earth, Inc. includes Barbara Humpton (CEO and Board Member), Thras Moraitis (CEO and Board Member), Thrasyvoulos Moraitis (CEO and Board Member) and 7 others.
“On June 16, 2026, USA Rare Earth, Inc. (the “Company”) decided to end its relationship with David Kronenfeld, the Company’s general counsel, pursuant to a transition and separation agreement (the “Transition and Separation Agreement”) according to which Mr. Kronenfeld’s employment will end on August 7, 2026, followed by a six-month transition period during which he will provide consulting services to the Company to assist with the transition of his knowledge and duties (the “Transition Period”).”
“Michael Blitzer was appointed the Chairperson of the New USARE board, Joshua Ballard was appointed Chief Executive Officer, David Kronenfeld was appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Steve Ridge was appointed Chief Operating Officer, and Christopher Boling was appointed Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer and Robert Fredette was appointed Director of Magnet Operations.”
2025-03-13–present
Proxy statement
2025-03-19–2026-08-07
USAR
Other Industrial Metals & Mining · Basic Materials
General Counsel
2025-03-13–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) | Former Chief Legal Officer | $305,000 | $2,242,430 |
| 2024 | USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) | Former Chief Legal Officer | $260,000 | $468,668 |
