Caren Mason
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About Caren Mason
Earlier roles on record: CEO at Staar Surgical Co (STAA) until December 31, 2022. Staar Surgical Co reported in an 8-K filed December 19, 2022 that Caren Mason retired as member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2022. Staar Surgical Co reported in an 8-K filed December 19, 2022 that Caren Mason retired as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 31, 2022. The proxy statement of Staar Surgical Co reports total compensation of $6,501,953 for Caren Mason in fiscal 2022, including a base salary of $852,318. Disclosed compensation is on record for 6 fiscal years. Caren Mason has spoken on 8 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Staar Surgical Co on August 4, 2021.
“On December 16, 2022, STAAR Surgical Company (the “Company”) announced that Ms. Caren Mason, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has elected to retire as CEO and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective December 31, 2022, after seven years successfully leading the Company.”
“On December 16, 2022, STAAR Surgical Company (the “Company”) announced that Ms. Caren Mason, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has elected to retire as CEO and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective December 31, 2022, after seven years successfully leading the Company.”
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Affiliation history
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Start not stated–2022-12-31
Company network
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Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Staar Surgical Co (STAA) | Former President and Chief Executive Officer | $852,318 | $6,501,953 |
| 2021 | Staar Surgical Co (STAA) | Former President and Chief Executive Officer | $722,463 | $5,468,270 |
| 2020 | Staar Surgical Co (STAA) | Former President and Chief Executive Officer | $667,235 | $2,975,812 |
| 2019 | Staar Surgical Co (STAA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $626,895 | $3,616,037 |
| 2018 | Staar Surgical Co (STAA) | President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick F. Williams^(^^4)^ | $585,312 | $2,627,201 |
| 2017 | Staar Surgical Co (STAA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $562,800 | $1,866,011 |
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