Corporate Board Profile
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| 2021-04-19 | James C. Smith, 80, director since 2002 and Chairman of the Board since 2004... Mr. Smith was Chairman and CEO of First Health Group Corp... Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $415,111. |
| 2022-04-18 | James C. Smith, 81, director since 2002 and Chairman of the Board since 2004... Director Compensation Table: James C. Smith 175,118 Fees Earned, 239,798 Stock Awards, 414,916 Total. |
| 2023-04-17 | James C. Smith AGE: 82 DIRECTOR SINCE: 2002 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SINCE: 2004 Independent COMMITTEE: Audit Committee 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, the Audit Committee and our CEO. This experience, coupled with Mr. Smith’s personal leadership qualities, qualifies him to continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. |
| 2024-04-16 | James C. Smith AGE: 83 DIRECTOR SINCE: 2002 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SINCE: 2004 Independent COMMITTEE: Audit Committee 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, the Audit Committee and our CEO. This experience, coupled with Mr. Smith’s personal leadership qualities, qualifies him to continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. |
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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 | 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. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer and a director of Webster Bank in 1982 and of the holding company at its inception in 1986. He served as President of Webster and Webster Bank until 2000, and again from 2008 through 2011. Mr. Smith serves as Vice Chairman of the Midsize Banks Coalition of America. He is a past member of the board of directors of the American Bankers Association and served as co-chairman of the ABA's American Bankers Council for midsize banks. He is a past member of the board of directors of the Financial Services Roundtable. Mr. Smith served as a member of the Federal Advisory Council, which advises the deliberations of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and served on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He served on the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. He served on the executive committee of the Connecticut Bankers Association. Mr. Smith is actively engaged in community service and supports numerous civic organizations including as a member of the board of Saint Mary's Health System in Waterbury, Connecticut. Mr. Smith is Chair of the Executive Committee. Mr. Smith's position and extensive experience as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Webster and his day to day leadership of the Company provide him with thorough knowledge of Webster's opportunities, challenges and operations. |
| 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. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer and a director of Webster Bank in 1982 and of the holding company at its inception in 1986. He served as President of Webster and Webster Bank until 2000, and again from 2008 through 2011. Mr. Smith serves as Vice Chairman of the Midsize Banks Coalition of America. He is a past member of the board of directors of the American Bankers Association and served as co-chairman of the ABA's American Bankers Council for midsize banks. He is a past member of the board of directors of the Financial Services Roundtable. Mr. Smith served as a member of the Federal Advisory Council, which advises the deliberations of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and served on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He served on the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. He served on the executive committee of the Connecticut Bankers Association. Mr. Smith is actively engaged in community service and supports numerous civic organizations including serving as General Chairman of the Hartford Bishops' Foundation; serving on the Trinity Health-New England Strategic Planning Committee; and serving until very recently as a member of the board of Saint Mary's Health System in Waterbury, Connecticut. Mr. Smith is Chair of the Executive Committee. Mr. Smith's position and extensive experience as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Webster and his day to day leadership of the Company provide him with thorough knowledge of Webster's opportunities, challenges and operations. James C. Smith, 67, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Director, Executive (Chair). |
| 2018-03-23 | James C. Smith is non-executive Chairman of Webster and Webster Bank and an advisor to the Company. 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. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Webster Bank in 1982 and of the holding company at its inception in 1986. He served as President of Webster and Webster Bank until 2000, and again from 2009 until 2011. Mr. Smith serves as Vice Chairman of the Midsize Banks Coalition of America. He is a past member of the board of directors of the American Bankers Association and served several years as co-chairman of the ABA's American Bankers Council for midsize banks. He is a past member of the board of directors of the Financial Services Roundtable. Mr. Smith served as a member of the Federal Advisory Council, which advises the deliberations of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and served on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He served on the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. He served on the executive committee of the Connecticut Bankers Association. Mr. Smith co-chairs the Connecticut Governor's Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth. He is also actively engaged in community service and supports numerous civic organizations including serving as General Chairman of the Hartford Bishops' Foundation, serving on the Trinity Health of New England Strategic Planning Committee, and previously served as a member of Saint Mary's Health System board in Waterbury, Connecticut. Mr. Smith's extensive experience as Chief Executive Officer of Webster through 2017 provides invaluable knowledge of Webster's operations, challenges and opportunities. |
| 2019-03-22 | Mr. Smith is Chair of the Executive Committee. The following table summarizes the compensation paid to Webster's non-employee directors during 2018. James C. Smith: Total compensation $2,700,000. Represents amounts earned in 2018 pursuant to Mr. Smith's Retirement and Advisory Services Agreement, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to pay Mr. Smith $250,000 per year for his service as Chairman of the Board and an annual advisory fee of $450,000 for his service as an advisor to the Company. Pursuant to Mr. Smith's Retirement and Advisory Services Agreement, Mr. Smith received a cash award of $2 million, which vested and was paid on July 2, 2018. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-07