Clean Harbors Announces Eric Gerstenberg as CEO; Mike Battles to Retire as Co-CEO and Director at Year-End
Key Highlights
- ➤Eric Gerstenberg becomes sole CEO effective January 1, 2027
- ➤Mike Battles retires as co-CEO and director December 31, 2026
- ➤Clean Harbors delivered record top- and bottom-line results since 2023
- ➤Clean Harbors stock price more than tripled during the co-CEO tenure
- ➤Battles will advise Clean Harbors strategically throughout 2027
Expert Statements
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“Since appointing Eric and Mike as Co-CEOs in March 2023, Clean Harbors has experienced continued success, including delivering record top- and bottom-line results and more than tripling its stock price.”
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“This next step for our leadership team is endorsed by both Co-CEOs and the Board.”
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“Eric has proven himself to be an exceptional leader.”
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“With over 35 years at the Company, his understanding of the business, operational insights and knowledge of the hazardous waste industry are unmatched.”
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“We are excited to turn over the reins of the Company to his capable hands to guide us through our next phase of growth.”
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“At the same time, it is important to acknowledge how integral Mike has been to our success over the past decade, first as CFO then as Co-CEO.”
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“He played a key role in many value-enhancing initiatives and successful acquisitions that have strengthened the Company.”
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“Mike has been a strong partner to Eric, and we expect a seamless transition in the months ahead.”
Rob Willett, Chairman of the Board, Clean Harbors
“The entire Board joins me in thanking Mike for all he has done and we look forward to the Company’s continued success under Eric’s capable leadership.”
Eric Gerstenberg, CEO, Clean Harbors
“Clean Harbors has set the standard in the hazardous waste industry for more than 40 years and I’m honored to lead this iconic company.”
Eric Gerstenberg, CEO, Clean Harbors
“Our mission of creating a safer and cleaner environment remains the bedrock of our organization.”
Eric Gerstenberg, CEO, Clean Harbors
“We employ an industry-leading team, maintain an unparalleled set of assets and serve as a critical partner to our customers.”
Eric Gerstenberg, CEO, Clean Harbors
“I expect us to extend the profitable growth trajectory that we have been on for the past decade and to continue to reward our shareholders in the years ahead.”
Mike Battles, Co-CEO, Clean Harbors
“Helping to lead an industry-defining organization like Clean Harbors has been an absolute privilege for me and the highlight of my career.”
Mike Battles, Co-CEO, Clean Harbors
“I take tremendous pride in seeing what the Company has accomplished during my tenure as an executive leader.”
Mike Battles, Co-CEO, Clean Harbors
“I will leave here with the deepest appreciation for my remarkable colleagues, the success we achieved together, the investors I interacted with and the board members I served alongside.”
Mike Battles, Co-CEO, Clean Harbors
“I have every confidence that Clean Harbors’ best days remain ahead and that we are well positioned for continued growth and value creation into 2027 and beyond.”
Clean Harbors Announces Eric Gerstenberg as CEO; Mike Battles to Retire as Co-CEO and Director at Year-End
Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced that Eric Gerstenberg will serve as sole Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027. Mike Battles has decided to retire as Co-Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors on December 31, 2026, and will serve in a strategic advisory role to the Company in 2027.
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