Corporate Board Profile
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| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2021-04-19 | Mr. Smith was Chairman of the Board of First Health Group Corp., a national health benefits company until its sale in 2004. He also served as First Health’s Chief Executive Officer from January 1984 through January 2002 and President from January 1984 to January 2001. Mr. Smith’s long-time expertise and experience as the founder, senior-most executive and chairman of the board of a successful large public company provides a unique perspective and insight into management and operational issues faced by the Board, Audit Committee and our CEO. |
| 2022-04-18 | Mr. Smith was Chairman of the Board of First Health Group Corp., a national health benefits company until its sale in 2004. |
| 2023-04-17 | Mr. Smith was Chairman of the Board of First Health Group Corp., a national health benefits company, until its sale in 2004. He also served as First Health’s Chief Executive Officer from January 1984 through January 2002. |
| 2024-04-16 | Mr. Smith was Chairman of the Board of First Health Group Corp., a national health benefits company, until its sale in 2004. He also served as First Health’s Chief Executive Officer from January 1984 through January 2002 and President from January 1984 to January 2001. |
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| 2021-03-12 | James C. Smith AGE:61 DIRECTOR SINCE: 2014 BOARD COMMITTEES: Audit and Compensation (Chair) Chairman of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, a London-based charity supported by the global news and information provider. President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Reuters Corporation, a provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals from 2012 through March 2020, and its Chief Operating Officer from September 2011 to December 2011, and Chief Executive Officer, Thomson Reuters Professional Division, from 2008 to 2011. Prior to the acquisition of Reuters Group PLC by The Thomson Corporation (Thomson) in 2008, served as Chief Operating Officer of Thomson and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Learning’s Academic and Reference Group. Director of Refinitiv, a privately-held global provider of financial market data and infrastructure until its acquisition by the London Stock Exchange Group in January 2021. Member of the Board of Trustees of the Brookings Institution. Director of Thomson Reuters Corporation from 2012 until 2020. KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Business Leadership & Operations/Finance & Accounting/Human Capital Management/International Business: Through Mr. Smith’s experience as former President and CEO of Thomson Reuters he brings valuable leadership, finance, international business, and human capital management skills to our Board. Pfizer benefits from Mr. Smith’s organizational expertise and leadership experience, honed in numerous senior management roles and on notable merger and acquisition activities, including the acquisition and subsequent integration of two of the information industry’s preeminent firms, as well as his strong operational and international expertise. Mr. Smith’s previous experience running global Human Resources for the Thomson Corporation informs his strong advocacy for culture and talent development. |
| 2022-03-17 | Director Nominees: James C. Smith - Business Leadership & Operations. |
| 2023-03-16 | James C. Smith, Age: 63, Director Since: 2014, Board Committees: Audit and Compensation (Chair), Total Compensation: $405,948 |
| 2024-03-14 | James C. Smith Age: 64 Director Since: 2014 Board Committees: Audit and Compensation (Chair) 2023 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 185,000, Stock Awards ($) 205,000, All Other Compensation ($) —, Total ($) 390,000 |
| 2025-03-13 | James C. Smith Age: 65 Director Since: 2014 Board Committees: Audit and Compensation (Chair) 2024 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 185,000, Stock Awards: 205,000, Total: 390,000 |
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| 2016-03-18 | Mr. Smith is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Webster and Webster Bank. Mr. Smith joined Webster Bank in 1975 and was appointed CEO of the bank and the holding company in 1987 and Chairman in 1995. |
| 2017-03-17 | James C. Smith is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Webster and Webster Bank. Mr. Smith joined Webster Bank in 1975 and was appointed CEO of the bank and the holding company in 1987 and Chairman in 1995. |
| 2018-03-23 | Mr. Smith joined Webster Bank in 1975 and was appointed CEO of the bank and the holding company in 1987 and Chairman in 1995, and served in those positions until his retirement in 2017. |
| 2019-03-22 | Mr. Smith joined Webster Bank in 1975 and was appointed CEO of the bank and the holding company in 1987 and Chairman in 1995, and served in those positions until his retirement in 2017. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-06-28