Rogers Corp Names Ali El-Haj President and CEO, Effective May 19, 2026
Rogers Corporation's board appointed Ali El-Haj, its interim president and CEO since July 12, 2025, as permanent President, CEO and board member, effective immediately on May 19, 2026. The filing gives his offer letter terms, including a $750,000 base salary and a $5,000,000 long-term equity grant, which set the compensation for the permanent role.
Key points
- Ali El-Haj has served as interim President and CEO since July 12, 2025, and is now appointed permanent President, CEO and director.
- Offer letter provides a $750,000 annual base salary and a target annual incentive of 100% of base salary for 2026.
- Long-term incentive grant valued at $5,000,000, including $3,200,000 in time-based restricted stock units and $1,800,000 in performance-based restricted stock units.
- The Board stated the appointment follows an extensive executive search for chief executive candidates.
The filing
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