Robert S. Weiss has been at the helm of The Cooper Companies, Inc. since November 2007, stepping up from a long career within the company. He joined Cooper in 1977 and held positions including executive vice president and chief operating...

Robert S. Weiss has been at the helm of The Cooper Companies, Inc. since November 2007, stepping up from a long career within the company. He joined Cooper in 1977 and held positions including executive vice president and chief operating officer, and president of CooperVision. His leadership became especially significant after he took over from A. Thomas Bender. Weiss's pay has had some ups and downs, peaking at approximately $6.4 million in total compensation in 2018, which included a $925,000 salary and a performance-driven bonus of around $235,000. He’s made 66,000 stock options part of his compensation, reflecting a strategy to tie his earnings closely to company performance. Despite fluctuations in stock and performance, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience throughout his decades at Cooper, earning the trust of his board and investors alike. Weiss sits on the board of Accuray Incorporated, showing his broad involvement in the industry and beyond. His focus on growth metrics has helped shape Cooper’s path in the competitive vision care space.