Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-08-26
Waste Management Announces CEO Transition: Jim Fish to Retire, John Morris Appointed as Successor
Waste Management, Inc. announced on August 24, 2026, that its current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jim Fish, Jr., will retire from his position and resign from the Board of Directors, effective January 4, 2027. In a planned succession, the Board has appointed John J. Morris, Jr., the current President of the company, to succeed Fish as CEO and to the Board, effective the same date. Morris, who has been with the company for over 25 years, has held various leadership positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer. The company expressed confidence in Morris's ability to lead Waste Management into its next chapter of growth and innovation.
- Filer
- Waste Management Inc. WM · NYSE
- Filed
- Accession
- 0001104659-26-101077
- CIK
- 0000823768
- Signal
- High impactIndustrials
- Source
- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Items reported
Reported Item
Market reaction
Close before filing
$222.13
Since filing
+0.0%
Latest close
$222.13
What happened, not what will happen — closing prices around the filing date.
Precedent
Previous filings from WM reporting the same item, with the next session's move:
Insider tape
Within 45 days of this filing, WM insiders reported 2 Form 4 transactions — flat net activity.
About Waste Management Inc.
Waste Management Inc., a leading provider in the environmental services sector, specializes in waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across North America. The company's primary function is to offer comprehensive waste and environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Notable for its integrated approach, Waste Management Inc. not only focuses on the efficient collection and transport of waste but also emphasizes sustainability through recycling and renewable energy initiatives. By operating an extensive network of recycling facilities, landfills, transfer stations, and a growing fleet of natural gas-powered collection vehicles, the company plays a crucial role in reducing environmental impact and promoting resource conservation. With a strategic focus on leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize operations and environmental performance, Waste Management Inc. holds a significant position within the waste management industry, setting benchmarks for environmental responsibility and efficiency.
Never miss another WM filing
Profitelligence watches EDGAR around the clock and alerts you within seconds.