In 2023, Eric W. Gerstenberg earned $5.92M in total compensation at Clean Harbors, including $831.25K salary, $1.17M bonus and $3.92M in stock. Most recently acquired 16,384 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $49.27M. 2+ years at the helm of Clean Harbors.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Eric W. Gerstenberg, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$5.92M
Salary
$831.25K
Bonus
$1.17M
Other
$6.67K
Salary
$831.25KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with the Company's performance and shareholder interests, with at least 70% of total potential compensation being at risk.
Bonus
$1.17MBoard Justification
The bonus is based on the achievement of performance goals established for the year 2023, with a payout of approximately 58% of the maximum potential cash bonus target opportunity due to the Company's performance.
Other Compensation
$6.67KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes matching 401(k) Plan contributions, Company contributions to health savings plans, and group term life insurance benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The time-vesting shares granted on February 1, 2023, vest in equal proportions over five years beginning on February 1, 2024, subject to continued employment.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for determining the compensation include revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, and total recordable incident rate (TRIR).
Eric W. Gerstenberg
CEO of Clean Harbors
Education
BS in Engineering from Syracuse University
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Industrials
Born
January 1, 1970 - 55 years ago
CEO of Clean Harbors for
2 years 8 months (Mar 2023 - Present)
Previous Experience
Chief Operating Officer at Clean Harbors
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Holdings
Track Eric W. Gerstenberg's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$17.76M
$17.76M
180,471 CLH shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Eric W. Gerstenberg didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CLH180,471 shares worth $43.62M.
This is 145.63% and $25.86M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Eric W. Gerstenberg's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
16,384 shares
CLH
Feb 1, 2025
Received
$1.52M
CLH at $250.42/share
Nov 15, 2024
Sale
$2.87M
CLH at $187.71/share
Mar 15, 2024
Sale
18,856 shares
CLH
Feb 1, 2024
Received
$1.32M
CLH at $164.82/share
Nov 22, 2023
Sale
$1.60M
CLH at $164.43/share
Jul 3, 2023
Sale
$64.94K
CLH at $133.07/share
Mar 15, 2023
Sale
29,146 shares
CLH
Feb 1, 2023
Received
$1.90M
CLH at $116.02/share
Dec 21, 2022
Sale
$738.56K
CLH at $106.62/share
Mar 25, 2022
Sale
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