Benson Hill CEO Matt Crisp resigns; Adrienne Elsner named interim CEO; Richard Mack joins board

Benson Hill, Inc.

Matt Crisp resigned as CEO and director effective June 15, 2023; will serve as consultant for 12 months.
Interim CEO Adrienne Elsner receives $550K base salary, equity awards up to 400% of base salary, and bonus opportunity.
Richard Mack, former Mosaic EVP and CFO, appointed independent director; serves on Audit & Risk and Compensation Committees.
Crisp's outstanding equity continues vesting during consultancy; termination without cause accelerates vesting through June 2025.
Crisp receives up to $1.99M in consulting fees and lump sums, plus COBRA reimbursements up to 18 months.

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Matthew Crisp

Director

Benson Hill, Inc.

Effective: 2023-06-15
Filed: June 16, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On June 15, 2023 , Matthew Crisp agreed to resign as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Benson Hill, Inc. (the "Company"), effective immediately.

Departed

Matthew Crisp

Chief Executive Officer

Benson Hill, Inc.

Effective: 2023-06-15
Filed: June 16, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On June 15, 2023 , Matthew Crisp agreed to resign as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Benson Hill, Inc. (the "Company"), effective immediately.

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Matthew Crisp resigned as Director at Benson Hill, Inc..

Action: resigned
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On June 15, 2023 , Matthew Crisp agreed to resign as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Benson Hill, Inc. (the "Company"), effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Matthew Crisp resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Benson Hill, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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On June 15, 2023 , Matthew Crisp agreed to resign as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Benson Hill, Inc. (the "Company"), effective immediately.

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