Who is succeeding Sean Keohane as President and CEO of Cabot Corporation, and when will the transition take place?

Erica McLaughlin, currently Executive Vice President, CFO, and Head of Corporate Strategy, will succeed Sean Keohane as President and CEO of Cabot Corporation, effective October 1, 2026. Keohane will retire on September 30, 2026, and step down from the Board, remaining in an advisory role through the end of 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

What leadership changes are occurring at Cabot Corporation beyond the CEO succession?

In addition to the CEO transition, a search for a new Chief Financial Officer has begun, as Erica McLaughlin will assume the CEO role and vacate her current position as CFO.

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Cabot Corporation confirmed CEO Sean Keohane will retire in September 2026, with EVP Erica McLaughlin set to succeed him. The company has also begun searching for a new CFO.

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