About this Event
James (Jim) Fish, Jr. is President and Chief Executive Officer for Waste Management. He is also a member of the Board of Directors.
Jim joined WM in 2001 and was named CEO in November 2016. Prior to becoming CEO, Jim was the Company's CFO from 2012-2016 and was named President in July 2016. Over the last 20 years, he has held several key positions with the Company, including Senior Vice President for the Company’s Eastern Group, Area Vice President for Pennsylvania and West Virginia, Market Area General Manager for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Vice President of Price Management and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Before joining WM, Jim held finance and revenue management positions at Westex, a Yellow-Roadway subsidiary; Trans World Airlines; and America West Airlines. He began his professional career at KPMG Peat Marwick.
Jim earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Arizona State University and an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago. He is also a certified public accountant.
Jim sits on the Board of Directors for Caterpillar Inc. and Greater Houston Partnership.
The Economic Club of Phoenix (ECP), the premier speaker series in the Valley, hosts leaders from some of the best-known and most influential companies in the world — leaders who will share their expertise with you. Past ECP speakers have been from successful organizations such as Starbucks, NCAA, Deloitte, McKesson, Humana, and Whole Foods. ECP offers insights for your company and your career, and gives you the opportunity to network with professionals from across the business community.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, 5402 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, United States
USD 100.00
