CBT
Specialty Chemicals · Basic Materials
CFO, CEO, Board Member
2026-10-01–present
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Erica McLaughlin is recorded as CEO and Board Member at Cabot Corp (CBT) since October 1, 2026 and CFO at Cabot Corp (CBT). Cabot Corp reported in an 8-K filed July 30, 2026 that Erica McLaughlin resigned as Executive Vice President, effective September 30, 2026. Cabot Corp reported in an 8-K filed July 30, 2026 that Erica McLaughlin was appointed Director, effective October 1, 2026. Cabot Corp reported in an 8-K filed July 30, 2026 that Erica McLaughlin was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. The proxy statement of Cabot Corp reports total compensation of $2,776,056 for Erica McLaughlin in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $625,767. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. Erica McLaughlin has spoken on 25 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Cabot Corp on August 4, 2026. Cabot Corp is classified in the Specialty Chemicals industry within the Basic Materials sector. Other leadership on record at Cabot Corp includes Michael Morrow (Chairman), Steven J. Delahunt (CFO), Karen A. Kalita (General Counsel) and 5 others.
“In connection with her election as President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. McLaughlin resigned from her position as Executive Vice President of the Company effective September 30, 2026.”
“Ms. McLaughlin was also elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective October 1, 2026, and will serve on the Board’s Executive Committee.”
“I'm honored by the board's confidence and excited to lead Cabot into its next chapter. Having spent nearly 25 years with the company, including most recently serving as CFO and head of corporate strategy, I've had the privilege of helping to shape many of the strategic priorities that are driving our businesses today.”
“Adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was $1.61 compared to $1.90 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, a decrease of 15% year-over-year.”
“Adjusted EPS in the first quarter was $1.53. This performance was 13% below the same quarter last year, driven by lower EBIT in our reinforcement materials segment, partially offset by higher EBIT in our performance chemical segment.”
“Adjusted EPS in the fourth quarter was $1.70. This performance was 6% below the same quarter last year, driven by lower EBIT in both our reinforcement materials and performance chemical segments.”
“I will start by discussing results for the company and then review the segment results.”
2026-10-01–present
2026-10-01–present
Proxy statement
Start not stated–2026-09-30
CBT
Specialty Chemicals · Basic Materials
CFO, CEO, Board Member
2026-10-01–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 | Cabot Corp (CBT) | Executive Vice President, CFO, & Head of Corp Strategy | $625,767 | $2,776,056 |
| 2024 | Cabot Corp (CBT) | Executive Vice President, CFO, & Head of Corp Strategy | $600,308 | $2,791,590 |
| 2023 | Cabot Corp (CBT) | Executive Vice President, CFO, & Head of Corp Strategy | $571,069 | $2,355,485 |
| 2022 | Cabot Corp (CBT) | Executive Vice President, CFO, & Head of Corp Strategy | $543,809 | $2,309,963 |
| 2021 | Cabot Corp (CBT) | Executive Vice President, CFO, & Head of Corp Strategy | $518,174 | $2,332,137 |
| 2020 | Cabot Corp (CBT) | Senior Vice President and CFO | $477,250 | $1,500,139 |
| 2019 | Cabot Corp (CBT) | Senior Vice President and CFO | $445,000 | $1,568,272 |
| 2018 | Cabot Corp (CBT) | Senior Vice President and CFO | $323,779 | $1,238,324 |