Management ChangeMay 20, 2026, 04:38 PM
Clean Harbors Founder Alan McKim to Retire as Chairman, CTO
AI Summary
Clean Harbors, Inc. announced that its Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer, Alan S. McKim, will retire from his roles and the Board of Directors. His retirement is effective upon the Board's appointment of a new independent Chairman, expected in the summer of 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition. The company emphasized that his decision is not due to any disagreement with its operations or policies. McKim founded Clean Harbors in 1980 and led its growth into North America's leading environmental and industrial services provider.
Key Highlights
- Alan S. McKim, Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer, will retire from the Board and his CTO role.
- His retirement is effective upon the Board's appointment of a new independent Chairman, anticipated in summer 2026.
- The retirement is part of a planned leadership transition and not due to any disagreement with the Company.
- Mr. McKim founded Clean Harbors in 1980 and served as Chairman and CEO until 2023.
- Under his leadership, Clean Harbors grew to over $6 billion in annual revenue and nearly 25,000 employees.
- He will spend more time with his family after over 50 years in the environmental industry.
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