Cabot Corporation Board of Directors Named 2025 Public Company Board of the Year by National Association of Corporate Directors New England Chapter

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced that its Board of Directors has been named 2025 “Public Company Board of the Year” by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New England Chapter. This award recognizes exceptional corporate leadership and governance of boards in New England.

Cabot Chairman Michael Morrow and Cabot President and CEO Sean Keohane, will accept the award on behalf of the company at the NACD New England Chapter’s 17th annual celebration being held on April 28, 2025, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.

“We are honored that the National Association of Corporate Directors New England has recognized the Cabot board for its leadership in overseeing the long-term strategic direction of the company and ensuring strong execution to deliver growth and value for shareholders,” said Michael Morrow, chair of the board of directors, Cabot Corporation. “Our board’s diverse backgrounds and deep expertise across critical areas, including sustainability, international operations, and commercializing new chemistry technology, serve as the foundation to support the company in executing its “Creating for Tomorrow” strategy. This recognition is a testament to the strength of our governance practices, which ensure we are well-positioned to support the company’s continued growth and deliver value for all stakeholders.”

“We are proud to be recognized by the NACDNE for the impact of our board’s leadership,” said Sean Keohane, president and CEO, Cabot. “Our board has been instrumental in helping to guide the company through a period of strong financial growth while ensuring our foundational commitments to safety, health, environmental protection, and sustainability remain at the forefront. The board’s support and strategic oversight have been essential as we innovate and navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving global landscape. Their dedication ensures that we continue to build on Cabot’s legacy while positioning the company for a successful future.”

NACDNE Chair Beth Boland, a senior partner at the law firm Foley & Lardner, said: “NACD New England’s Director of the Year’ selection panel was very impressed with Cabot’s commitment to innovation throughout its remarkable 140-year history. Equally noteworthy is Cabot Corporation’s keen focus on safety, health, environmental protection, and sustainability—demonstrating that strong financial performance can go hand-in-hand with delivering value to shareholders and positive outcomes for all stakeholders.”

About Cabot Corporation

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com. The Company regularly posts important information on its website and encourages investors and potential investors to consult the Cabot website regularly.

About NACD New England (NACDNE)

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