WM names John Morris as president
Morris has held several high-level positions at WM through his 30-year tenure with the company
WM has made some changes to its board of directors by appointing John J. Morris, Jr. as president, reporting to Jim Fish, the company's chief executive officer. Morris also retains his existing role as chief operating officer.
Morris will retain responsibility for all field operations, and the company's chief officers leading sustainability, customer experience, and enterprise strategy will report to him as well.
Prior to becoming COO, Morris held several positions at WM, including market area general manager of New York City, area vice president of the Greater Mid-Atlantic Area, chief strategy officer, and senior vice president of field operations.
WM shares its enthusiasm for the change
"Our people-first strategy is tailored to address the dynamic needs of the changing world and workforce, with a strong emphasis on developing future leaders at WM. This intentional leadership-development focus has given us the confidence to elevate John to the position of president," said Jim Fish, chief executive officer of WM.
"John's more than 30-year tenure within the industry, coupled with his impressive track record of delivering results and enhancing shareholder value, highlights his leadership capabilities making his appointment as President exceptionally well-deserved. The board of directors and I expect great things from John in his new role as president, working in collaboration with me and the entire senior leadership team."
"I'm truly honored to take on this role and deeply grateful for the trust Jim and the Board of Directors have placed in me," said Morris. "This opportunity is both humbling and inspiring, and I'm committed to serving our 62,000 associates as we work together to advance WM's strategy. Our company has a strong foundation and tremendous potential to build on our leadership in environmental services. I have full confidence in our team's ability to deliver lasting value for our customers, shareholders, and communities — always with a deep respect for the environment and a commitment to making WM a great place to work."
