WM · 8-K · 20260826PR101077

Leadership Transition

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC · 2026-08-26 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Jim Fish will retire as WM’s Chief Executive Officer and resign from the Board after more than a decade in those roles and more than 25 years with the company. President John Morris will become President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 4, 2027, and join the Board at that time. Morris has held multiple senior roles at WM, including Chief Strategy Officer, Senior Vice President of Field Operations, and Chief Operating Officer, supporting continuity of the company’s strategy and operations.

Key facts

• The Board of Directors has appointed WM President John Morris to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 4, 2027. source
• WM announced that Jim Fish has advised the Board of his plan to retire from WM and resign from the Board. source
• John Morris will join the Board of Directors on Jan. 4, 2027. source
• The Board and Chair stated confidence that John Morris is the right leader to guide WM’s next chapter of innovation, growth and value creation. source
• The release quotes John Morris saying he is committed to building on WM's legacy and strengthening its position for innovation and continued long-term growth. source
• Jim Fish has served more than a decade as CEO and has more than 25 years with the company. source
• John Morris is President of WM at the time of the announcement. source
• Kathleen Mazzarella is Chair of WM’s Board of Directors. source