# Jim Fish

> Jim Fish is the Houston-based chief executive officer and a director of WM. An accountant by training, he joined the company in 2001, worked in regional operations and served as CFO before becoming CEO in November 2016. His tenure combines employee education benefits with investments in recycling automation and renewable natural gas. In August 2026, WM announced his planned retirement and named John Morris as his successor effective January 4, 2027.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Director at WM
- **Organizations:** WM, KPMG Peat Marwick, America West Airlines, Trans World Airlines, Westex
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in accounting, Arizona State University, MBA in finance, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- **Known for:** Named Waste Dive Executive of the Year in 2017., Led WM as CEO during its investment program in recycling facilities and renewable natural gas infrastructure., Led WM when it introduced company-funded education through Your Tomorrow.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2001** — Began his career at KPMG Peat Marwick; subsequently held finance and revenue management positions at America West Airlines, Trans World Airlines and Westex.
- **2001** — Joined WM; later held financial planning, pricing and regional operations leadership roles.
- **2012-2016** — Served as WM chief financial officer.
- **2016-07** — Named WM president.
- **2016-11** — Named WM chief executive officer and joined the board.
- **2021** — WM announced the Your Tomorrow education benefit in partnership with Guild.
- **2022** — Waste Management adopted the WM brand to reflect its broader environmental services business.
- **2025-05** — Concluded service as WM president; continued as CEO and director.
- **2026-08** — Announced planned retirement; John Morris named next CEO, effective January 4, 2027.

## Achievements

- Named Waste Dive Executive of the Year in 2017.
- Led WM as CEO during its investment program in recycling facilities and renewable natural gas infrastructure.
- Led WM when it introduced company-funded education through Your Tomorrow.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — WM announced Fish’s planned retirement and resignation from its board, with John Morris to become president and CEO on January 4, 2027.
- **2026-04** — In WM’s first-quarter earnings discussion, Fish reported recycling operating EBITDA growth of 18% despite a 27% decline in single-stream commodity pricing.
- **2026-02** — Appeared on The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts to discuss the WM Phoenix Open, leadership and sustainability.

## Links

- Website: https://www.wm.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimfishwm

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Last updated: 2026-10-21