Waste Management · Industrials
COO, CEO
2023-03-31–present
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Get CLH alertsEric W. Gerstenberg is recorded as CEO at Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) since March 31, 2023 and COO at Clean Harbors Inc (CLH). The newest filing on record that lists Eric W. Gerstenberg as CEO at Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) is dated April 10, 2026. The newest filing on record that lists Eric W. Gerstenberg as COO at Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) is dated April 14, 2022. Clean Harbors Inc reported in an 8-K filed November 2, 2022 that Eric W. Gerstenberg was appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President, effective March 31, 2023. The proxy statement of Clean Harbors Inc reports total compensation of $5,929,422 for Eric W. Gerstenberg in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,000,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Eric W. Gerstenberg has spoken on 1 earnings call across 1 company, most recently for Clean Harbors Inc on July 29, 2026. Clean Harbors Inc is classified in the Waste Management industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at Clean Harbors Inc includes Eric Gerstenberg (CEO, COO and Board Member), Michael Battles (CEO, CFO and Board Member), Michael L. Battles (CEO) and 7 others.
“Under the accepted offer letters, Mr. Battles and Mr. Gerstenberg will, effective on March 31, 2023 (the "Effective Date"), be promoted to the Company's Co-Chief Executive Officers and Co-Presidents to succeed founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alan S. McKim”
“We're charging, unfortunately, and our margins become a small amount.”
2023-03-31–present
Last confirmed April 10, 2026
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed April 14, 2022
Waste Management · Industrials
COO, CEO
2023-03-31–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President | $1,000,000 | $5,929,422 |
| 2024 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President | $900,000 | $5,282,845 |
| 2023 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President | $831,250 | $4,938,543 |
| 2022 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President | $625,000 | $3,882,929 |
| 2021 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President | $625,000 | $4,457,398 |
| 2020 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | $625,000 | $3,729,661 |
| 2019 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | $575,000 | $3,029,447 |
| 2018 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | $575,000 | $2,243,629 |
| 2017 | Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) | Chief Operating Officer | $575,000 | $2,169,125 |