Plus new IRO in place at Swedish stainless steel specialist Alleima
Specialty chemicals and performance materials company Cabot Corporation has promoted Robert Rist to be its new vice president of investor relations and corporate planning.
The NYSE-listed company said that Rist will transition into the role during the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, succeeding Steve Delahunt who is moving into a new role as vice president of treasury at Cabot.
Rist joined Cabot in 2007, since which time he has held a variety of leadership positions in the company, most recently serving as vice president of corporate strategy and corporate planning.
‘Rob’s expertise will be valuable in communicating our progress and further strengthening relationships with analysts and investors around the world,’ says Erica McLaughlin, executive vice president, CFO and head of corporate strategy at Cabot.
‘I also want to thank Steve for his many contributions to the investor relations function over the past nine years. His leadership has been instrumental in building a strong foundation for our engagement with the investment community.’
Meanwhile in Sweden, global stainless steel and specialist alloys producer Alleima has appointed Frida Adrian as its new head of investor relations.
In a move effective from December 15, 2025, Adrian will lead the IR function at the Nasdaq Stockholm-listed company.
She previously served as senior advisor in investor relations, corporate communications and ESG at her own consultancy. She also held, among other positions, the role of vice president of investor relations, communications and sustainability at Indutrade.
‘I am pleased to welcome Frida to Alleima and the group finance team. With her strong background in investor relations, proven leadership and international experience, I am confident she will continue to ensure excellent stakeholder engagement and further develop our investor relations function,’ says Johan Eriksson, CFO at Alleima.
