Who is succeeding Sean Keohane as CEO of Cabot Corporation, and when does the leadership transition take effect?

Erica McLaughlin, Cabot Corporation's chief financial officer, will succeed Sean Keohane as president and CEO on October 1. Keohane is retiring from his role but will remain with the company in an advisory capacity through the end of 2026 to support a smooth transition while Cabot searches for a new CFO.

What rationale did Cabot's board provide for appointing Erica McLaughlin as the new CEO?

Board chairman Michael Morrow cited McLaughlin's 'deep industry expertise and understanding of Cabot's operations' as the key reasons for her appointment to the roles of president and CEO.

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