Rogers Corp. Appoints Ali El-Haj as Permanent CEO and Director, Grants $5M Equity Award

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Rogers Corp. has formally appointed Ali El-Haj as its President and Chief Executive Officer and a board member, solidifying leadership after an interim period and granting him a $5 million long-term equity award.

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• CEO Appointment Confirmed

  Ali El-Haj, who previously served as Interim President and CEO since July 2025, has been formally appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective May 19, 2026. This follows an extensive executive search.

• Significant Equity Grant

  Mr. El-Haj will receive a $5,000,000 long-term incentive equity grant, effective May 19, 2026. This grant is comprised of $3,200,000 in time-based restricted stock units and $1,800,000 in performance-based restricted stock units.

• Leadership Stability

  This appointment provides leadership stability for Rogers Corp. following a period of executive turnover, as noted in the March 24, 2026 proxy filing, and comes after the company reported robust Q1 2026 results.

• Compensation Structure

  His compensation package includes an annual base salary of $750,000 and a target annual incentive equal to 100% of his base salary under the company's Annual Incentive Compensation Plan.

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The formal appointment of Ali El-Haj as President and CEO, following an interim period and an extensive search, provides critical leadership stability for Rogers Corp. The substantial $5 million long-term equity grant, tied to both time and performance, aligns his incentives with shareholder value creation, particularly as the company aims for sustained growth after recent positive financial results.