


Diverse employees at Cabot Corporation have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cabot Corporation have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Cabot Corporation employees are -31% more likely to recommend Cabot Corporation as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
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| 9% | Passives |
| 61% | Detractors |
Working at Cabot Corporation is rated below average by 44 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cabot Corporation employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Team and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Cabot Corporation’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Cabot Corporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cabot Corporation is rated D+
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Cabot Corporation ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 43 Cabot Corporation employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cabot Corporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?very interactive and good teamwork
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is very knowledgeable and helpful
What do you like best about the leadership team?Open to progressing company portfolio.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Being human and understanding work/life balance. The same people that preach it are the ones making ridiculous demands on employees
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Make better business and people decisions. Be innovative thinkers instead of just following in the footsteps of your competitors.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Stop getting rid of good employees that actually know what they are doing.
Cabot Corporation is a global performance materials company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cabot is committed to operating with sustainable business practices that ensure the well-being of our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate. As a result, we have earned a reputation for producing high-quality solutions while continuing to set the industry standard with respect to sustainability and safety.
We will be the most innovative, respected and responsible leader in our markets – delivering performance that makes a difference. Our strategy is to extend our leadership in performance materials by investing for growth in our core businesses, driving application innovation with our customers, and generating strong cash flows through efficiency and optimization.
| Headquarter | Two Seaport Lane, Suite 1300 Boston, MA United States of America |
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| Website | www.cabot-corp.com |
| Founding Date | 1882 |
| Tel | 6173426208 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CBT |
Cabot Corporation competitors include Orion Innovation, Planet, MeadWestvaco, and Experis. Cabot Corporation ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cabot Corporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

44 employees at Cabot Corporation have reviewed Cabot Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 44 Cabot Corporation employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cabot Corporation are pleased with their total compensation at Cabot Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cabot Corporation are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 44 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Cabot Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cabot Corporation believe the environment at Cabot Corporation is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cabot Corporation is moderate. About 53% of the employees at Cabot Corporation work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Cabot Corporation are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cabot Corporation is that the company was prepared on their first day. Cabot Corporation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Cabot Corporation 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Cabot Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Cabot Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Sean’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sean in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Sean Keohane’s employees rank Cabot Corporation in the Top 15% for Compensation, in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Happiness. Keohane is generally unpopular with Cabot Corporation employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cabot Corporation’s competitors, Sean Keohane ranks below both Planet CEO Will Marshal and Orion Innovation CEO Raj Patil.
The Cabot Corporation Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Sean Keohane, Executive VP, CFO & President of Americas Region Eduardo Cordeiro, and Senior VP & General Counsel Brian Berube
Sean Keohane CEO / President
Sean Keohane serves as the CEO / President of Cabot Corporation.
Eduardo Cordeiro Executive VP, CFO & President of Americas Region
Mr. Eduardo E. Cordeiro, also known as Eddie, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Cabot Corporation since February... read more
Brian Berube Senior VP & General Counsel
Mr. Brian A. Berube has been Senior Vice President of Cabot Corporation since March 2012 and its General Counsel since... read more
Nicholas S. Cross Executive VP, President of Performance Chemicals & President of Europe, Middle East & Africa Region
Mr. Nicholas S. Cross, also known as Nick, has been an Executive Vice President at Cabot Corporation and has been its... read more
Friedrich von Gottberg Senior VP, President of the Purification Solutions Segment & Interim CTO
Mr. Friedrich von Gottberg, also known as Fred, has been an Interim Chief Technology Officer of Cabot Corporation since... read more
Hobart C. Kalkstein Senior VP & President of Reinforcement Materials segment
Mr. Hobart C. Kalkstein has been Senior Vice President and President of the Reinforcement Materials Segment at Cabot... read more
Patrick M. Prevost Advisor & Director
Mr. Patrick M. Prevost served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at Cabot Corporation from January 1, 2008 to... read more
Erica McLaughlin Vice President of Business Operations and General Manager of Reinforcement Materials Segment
Ms. Erica McLaughlin has been the Vice President of Business Operations and General Manager of Reinforcement Materials... read more
How much do people at Cabot Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cabot Corporation is $105,748, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,016, or $50 per hour.
At Cabot Corporation, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $232,885 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $30,000 annually. Average Cabot Corporation salaries by department include: Product at $144,222, Finance at $76,557, Engineering at $164,456, and Admin at $52,050. Half of Cabot Corporation salaries are above $104,016.
19 employees at Cabot Corporation rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 59 ratings) while 18 employees at Cabot Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cabot Corporation employees include job titles like Desktop Support. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Cabot Corporation employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $46k | $46k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $79k | $79k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $102k | $102k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $215k | $215k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Cabot Corporation score the company 45/100 across various culture categories, placing Cabot Corporation in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cabot Corporation across various culture dimensions.
Cabot Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Cabot Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Cabot Corporation applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 86% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Cabot Corporation unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
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What is Cabot Corporation address?
Cabot Corporation location is at Two Seaport Lane, Suite 1300
Who is the CEO of Cabot Corporation?
Cabot Corporation CEO is Sean Keohane, their score by employees is 64
What is Cabot Corporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Cabot Corporation is -31
What is Cabot Corporation revenue?
Cabot Corporation revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Senior Designer in Cabot Corporation?
Senior Designer average salary in the US is 121k