Biography

Independent Director since: 2023

Before his retirement in 2024 from the positions of President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, a global petrochemical joint venture of Chevron U.S.A Inc. and Phillips 66 Company, Bruce Chinn was focused on leading the company through a period of sustainable growth. Mr. Chinn has over 40 years of experience driving operational, safety, and financial results. Previously, he held several operations and business roles at Chevron Corporation, leading large, diverse organizations. In these roles, Mr. Chinn focused on performance, partnership, and safety, while striving for continued success in the business and community. Mr. Chinn began his career at DuPont, where he held positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing, technical, commercial and business leadership at the U.S. and international level.

Mr. Chinn brings extensive knowledge of circular solutions and renewable energy that is aligned with WM’s strategic focus on making sustainability growth investments in our recycling and renewable energy businesses. His operations leadership expertise bolsters WM’s continued efforts to drive operating efficiencies, enhance our safety culture, and differentiate our service offerings. Mr. Chinn’s broad and expansive dedication to operating excellence and developing strong culture provides valuable perspective to WM’s Board, and his experience allows him to share specific insight into focus areas such as renewable energy transition, environmental regulation and compliance, international exposure, and risk management.

Mr. Chinn serves as a director of Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company. He also serves as a board director for the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students.

Mr. Chinn holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University.