Leadership & Pay ·
USA Rare Earth, Inc. announced a leadership transition effective October 1, 2026
USARWUSA Rare Earth, Inc.
USA Rare Earth, Inc. announced a leadership transition effective October 1, 2026. CEO Barbara Humpton will retire, receiving a pro-rated 2026 bonus of $500,000 and the vesting of 219,329 restricted stock units. Thrasyvoulos Moraitis, current CEO of Serra Verde Group, will succeed her as CEO, following the anticipated completion of the Serra Verde merger. Moraitis's compensation includes a CHF 822,000 annual base salary and various equity awards. Additionally, Michael Blitzer has been appointed Executive Chairman, effective immediately, receiving an annual cash retainer of $170,000 and annual restricted stock unit grants. The company operates in the critical minerals industry, developing a mine-to-magnet rare earth supply chain.