On September 30, 2022, Maria Bruzzese assumed the role of Chief Accounting Officer of Altice USA, Inc. (the Company). Ms. Bruzzese, age 58, has served as Senior Vice President and Controller of the Company since June 2016. She joined Cablevision Systems Corporation in 1997 and served in various roles of increasing responsibility prior to its acquisition by the Company in 2016. Prior to joining Cablevision Systems Corporation, Ms. Bruzzese was a senior manager at KPMG LLP. Ms. Bruzzese has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Long Island University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
In connection with her appointment to this new position, Ms. Bruzzese's annual salary will be increased to $300,000 and her target annual cash incentive award will be 60% of her salary (effective January 1, 2023). In connection with her promotion, Ms. Bruzzese will receive an equity grant under the Altice USA 2017 Long Term Incentive Plan valued at $700,000, 50% of which will be granted as stock options and 50% of which will be granted as restricted stock units, each with a grant date of December 28, 2022.