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In 2023, James C. Fish, Jr. earned $27.77M in total compensation at Waste Management, including $1.40M salary, $2.64M bonus and $23.48M in stock. Most recently acquired 72,092 shares in Jan 2025. Currently holds stock worth $60.02M. Has donated $32.90M in stock to charitable causes. 9+ years at the helm of Waste Management.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for James C. Fish, Jr., including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$27.77M

Salary

$1.40M

Bonus

$2.64M

Other

$246.84K

Salary

$1.40M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, retain, reward, and incentivize talented employees who will lead the company in the successful execution of its strategy. It aligns with the strategy of the company and the creation of stockholder value, while discouraging excessive risk-taking.

Bonus

$2.64M

Board Justification

The annual cash incentive for 2023 was based on performance measures including Operating EBITDA, Income from Operations Margin, and Internal Revenue Growth. The payout was 120.21% of the target, reflecting strong company performance and a 2% increase due to a sustainability scorecard modifier.

Other Compensation

$246.84K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) plan matching contributions, 409A Deferral Plan matching contributions, life insurance premiums, and perquisites such as personal use of company aircraft.

Restricted Stock

$23.48M119.3K Common Stock

Board Justification

The vested stock includes performance share units (PSUs) granted in 2021 with a three-year performance period ended December 31, 2023. The company achieved maximum performance criteria, resulting in a 200% payout.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include Operating EBITDA, Income from Operations Margin, and Internal Revenue Growth, which are used to determine annual cash incentives.

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James C. Fish, Jr.

CEO of Waste Management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Arizona State University; MBA in finance from the University of Chicago.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

June 15, 1966 - 59 years ago

CEO of Waste Management for

9 years 0 months (Nov 2016 - Present)

Previous Experience

Joined Waste Management in 2001; served in various roles including Chief Financial Officer and President.

Holdings

Track James C. Fish, Jr.'s stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Total Stock Sold

$88.33M

WM

$88.33M

757,203.649 WM shares

What if they kept their stock?

If James C. Fish, Jr. didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WM757,203.649 shares worth $162.19M.
This is 83.61% and $73.86M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

WM

153,592 shares

WM

Recent Charitable Transactions

WM

12,615 shares

WM

Aug 31, 2023

Charity

WM

400 shares

WM

Dec 21, 2022

Charity

WM

15,000 shares

WM

Apr 29, 2022

Charity

WM

15,000 shares

WM

Jul 9, 2021

Charity

WM

76,885 shares

WM

Jun 9, 2021

Charity

WM

17,000 shares

WM

Dec 30, 2020

Charity

Insider Trading

James C. Fish, Jr.'s recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

WM

$15.77M

WM at $218.72/share

Jan 30, 2025

Received

WM

$7.40M

WM at $204.43/share

Mar 1, 2024

Sale

WM

$23.48M

WM at $196.85/share

Feb 13, 2024

Received

WM

$1.74M

WM at $182.00/share

Jan 17, 2024

Sale

WM

$1.69M

WM at $177.00/share

Dec 13, 2023

Sale

WM

$1.64M

WM at $172.00/share

Nov 10, 2023

Sale

WM

12,615 shares

WM

Aug 31, 2023

Charity

WM

400 shares

WM

Dec 21, 2022

Charity

WM

400 shares

WM

Dec 21, 2022

Charity

WM

15,000 shares

WM

Apr 29, 2022

Charity

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