Walter J. Scheller, III is the Chief Executive Officer of Warrior Met Coal, a company he has led since its early days in April 2017. He’s got a solid background in mining, with a Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering and...

Walter J. Scheller, III is the Chief Executive Officer of Warrior Met Coal, a company he has led since its early days in April 2017. He’s got a solid background in mining, with a Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering and over 35 years of industry experience. Before Warrior Met, he was the CEO at Walter Energy and held high-ranking positions at Peabody Energy and CONSOL Energy. This gives him a strong grasp on both operations and strategy in the coal sector. His compensation tells a story of risk-taking and results, earning over $6.5 million in 2022 alone, primarily from stock options that reward performance. Walter's stock trades have shown notable fluctuations, reflecting both a personal investment in the company and market confidence. He's also seen quite a jump in his stock holdings in the past few years, hitting as high as $23 million in 2024 after starting from a much lower base. His leadership style focuses on driving operational performance, aligning executive pay with shareholder interests, and maintaining safety standards in a tough industry. Walter is not just about the paycheck; he’s about pushing the company and himself to achieve more every year.