Michael L. Battles is the Co-CEO of Clean Harbors, Inc., a leading provider of environmental services, particularly in the field of hazardous waste management. He started his journey with the company in 2013 as Chief Accounting Officer and quickly rose...
Michael L. Battles is the Co-CEO of Clean Harbors, Inc., a leading provider of environmental services, particularly in the field of hazardous waste management. He started his journey with the company in 2013 as Chief Accounting Officer and quickly rose through the ranks to become Chief Financial Officer in 2016 and then Co-CEO in 2023, sharing the role with Eric Gerstenberg. Michael boasts more than a decade of financial expertise, having held significant positions at PerkinElmer, where he was CFO of the Human Health business before joining Clean Harbors. He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and is a Certified Public Accountant. His leadership style focuses on aligning the company's performance metrics with executive compensation, promoting a pay-for-performance ethos. In the last few years, the company has seen steady growth, with Michael actively participating in key merger and acquisition initiatives. Recently, his insider trading activities peaked in early 2023, showing confidence in the company's ongoing success. Despite his financial focus, he actively engages in corporate governance as a board member of Casella Waste Systems, highlighting his commitment to ethical business practices and stakeholder interests.