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
$1.40MBoard 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
$2.64MBoard 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
$246.84KBoard 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
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.
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.
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Holdings
Track James C. Fish, Jr.'s stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$88.33M
$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
153,592 shares
WM
Recent Charitable Transactions
12,615 shares
WM
Aug 31, 2023
Charity
400 shares
WM
Dec 21, 2022
Charity
15,000 shares
WM
Apr 29, 2022
Charity
15,000 shares
WM
Jul 9, 2021
Charity
76,885 shares
WM
Jun 9, 2021
Charity
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.
$15.77M
WM at $218.72/share
Jan 30, 2025
Received
$7.40M
WM at $204.43/share
Mar 1, 2024
Sale
$23.48M
WM at $196.85/share
Feb 13, 2024
Received
$1.74M
WM at $182.00/share
Jan 17, 2024
Sale
$1.69M
WM at $177.00/share
Dec 13, 2023
Sale
$1.64M
WM at $172.00/share
Nov 10, 2023
Sale
12,615 shares
WM
Aug 31, 2023
Charity
400 shares
WM
Dec 21, 2022
Charity
400 shares
WM
Dec 21, 2022
Charity
15,000 shares
WM
Apr 29, 2022
Charity
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