James C. Fish, Jr.

President, CEO, and Director at WASTE MANAGEMENT

Board

Since November 2016

Age

61 years

Education

Holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Arizona State University and a master's degree in business administration with an emphasis on finance from the University of Chicago, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Tenure

Joined WM in November 2016 as President, CEO, and Director after over 20 years of progressively responsible roles including CFO, Senior Vice President, Area Vice President, and various management positions.

Also at WASTE MANAGEMENT

CCB

Charles C. Boettcher

EVP, Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer

CPD

Christopher P. DeSantis

SVP – Operations

DAR

Devina A. Rankin

EVP and CFO

About

James C. Fish, Jr. is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in finance and operational leadership. Beginning his career at KPMG Peat Marwick, he went on to hold key positions in finance and revenue management at companies like Westex (a Yellow-Roadway subsidiary), Trans World Airlines, and America West Airlines, building a robust foundation in the industry.

At WM, his career spans over two decades where he has held several critical roles. His progression through positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, Area Vice President, and Market Area General Manager illustrates his steady rise in leadership, culminating in his appointment as President, CEO, and Director in November 2016. In this role, he has been a driving force behind the company's growth strategy, digital transformation efforts, and sustainability initiatives.

Beyond his accomplishments at WM, he also contributes his expertise as a Director at Caterpillar Inc. since March 2023. His leadership reflects a commitment not only to operational excellence and strategic growth but also to fostering a people-first culture among approximately 48,000 employees, ensuring that inclusion, diversity, and environmental stewardship remain at the forefront of the company’s mission.

$WM Performance Under James C. Fish, Jr.

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Waste Management, Inc.	President and Chief Financial Officer	Prior to 2016	N/A
Waste Management, Inc.	Senior Vice President – Eastern Group	Prior to 2016	N/A
Waste Management, Inc.	Area Vice President for Pennsylvania and West Virginia	Prior to 2016	N/A
Waste Management, Inc.	Market Area General Manager for Massachusetts and Rhode Island	Prior to 2016	N/A
Waste Management, Inc.	Vice President of Price Management	Prior to 2016	N/A
Waste Management, Inc.	Director of Financial Planning and Analysis	Prior to 2016	N/A
Westex (subsidiary of Yellow-Roadway)	Finance and Revenue Management Position	Before joining WM	N/A
Trans World Airlines	Finance and Revenue Management Position	Before joining WM	N/A
America West Airlines	Finance and Revenue Management Position	Before joining WM	N/A
KPMG Peat Marwick	Accounting and Financial Management Position	Early Career	N/A