Cabot Executive and Leadership Team

Sean Keohane, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Cabot, directs the overarching corporate strategy for this specialty chemicals and performance materials enterprise. Overseeing global operations, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment across rubber and specialty carbons, activated carbon, and aerogel production lines. This leadership role involves driving long-term value creation while maintaining rigorous safety and environmental standards across international markets. By optimizing the portfolio of conductive compounds and inkjet colorants, Sean Keohane directly impacts the competitive positioning of the organization. The President & Chief Executive Officer collaborates with the Board to execute growth initiatives that expand the reach of performance materials into emerging industrial sectors. Through disciplined capital allocation and a focus on operational excellence, Keohane secures the financial health and market relevance of the company within the global chemical manufacturing landscape.

Erica Mclaughlin, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy at Cabot, manages the financial architecture and strategic planning for the organization. Overseeing fiscal reporting, capital structure, and investment analysis, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy ensures the company maintains a robust balance sheet to support innovation in fumed silica and masterbatches. This role involves integrating long-term strategic goals with day-to-day financial performance to drive sustainable growth. By analyzing market trends and competitive dynamics, Erica Mclaughlin provides the data-driven insights necessary for executive decision-making. The Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy coordinates with other leaders to allocate resources effectively across global manufacturing sites. Ultimately, Mclaughlin strengthens the financial foundation of the business, enabling continued investment in high-growth performance materials and specialty chemical solutions.

Patricia Hubbard, the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Cabot, leads the research and development initiatives for specialty chemicals and performance materials. Overseeing the innovation pipeline, the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer drives the advancement of aerogel, conductive compounds, and inkjet colorants to meet evolving customer requirements. This leadership role involves managing global technical teams to accelerate product development cycles and enhance material performance. By fostering collaboration between engineering and manufacturing units, Patricia Hubbard ensures the seamless transition of new technologies from the laboratory to commercial scale. The Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer aligns technical roadmaps with the broader corporate mission to deliver sustainable and high-value solutions. Through continuous investment in material science, Hubbard maintains the technological edge of the company, ensuring that the product portfolio remains at the forefront of the specialty chemicals industry.

Robyn Scott, the Chief Legal Officer at Cabot, directs the legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs for the global specialty chemicals business. Overseeing corporate governance, intellectual property protection, and risk management, the Chief Legal Officer ensures that all operations adhere to international standards and local regulations. This leadership role involves navigating complex legal landscapes to support the expansion of rubber and specialty carbons, fumed silica, and masterbatches into diverse global markets. By providing strategic counsel to the executive team, Robyn Scott mitigates operational risks and safeguards the company's assets. The Chief Legal Officer manages relationships with external legal partners and regulatory bodies to maintain the integrity of the organization. Through proactive policy development and rigorous oversight, Scott protects the reputation and legal standing of the company, facilitating a secure environment for ongoing innovation and commercial growth in the performance materials sector.