Waste Management 2014 Annual Report Download - page 19

Director Qualifications
Andrés R. Gluski, 57
Director since January 2015
President and Chief Executive Officer — The AES
Corporation (global power company) since 2011;
Chief Operating Officer — The AES Corporation from
2007 to 2011.
Director of The AES Corporation since 2011.
Director of Cliffs Natural Resources from 2011 to 2014.
Mr. Gluski has served in executive positions at a
large public company for many years. He has a
diverse international and finance background. His
experience in managing growth opportunities while
focusing on operational innovation and efficiency
aligns well with the Company’s strategic vision. He
also has experience serving on the board of directors
for public companies.
Patrick W. Gross, 70
Director since 2006
Chairman — The Lovell Group (private investment and
advisory firm) since October 2001.
Director of Capital One Financial Corporation since
1995.
Director of Liquidity Services, Inc. since 2001.
Director of Career Education Corporation since 2005.
Director of Rosetta Stone, Inc. since 2009.
Director of Taleo Corporation from 2006 to 2012.
Mr. Gross was a founder of American Management
Systems, Inc., a global business and information
technology firm, where he was principal executive
officer for over 30 years. As a result, he has extensive
experience in applying information technology and
advanced data analytics in global companies. His
background, education and board service also
provide him with expertise in finance and accounting.
He also brings over 30 years of experience serving on
the board of directors for public companies.
Victoria M. Holt, 57
Director since 2013
President and Chief Executive Officer — Proto Labs,
Inc. (online and technology-enabled quick-turn
manufacturer) since February 2014.
President and Chief Executive Officer — Spartech
Corporation (a leading producer of plastic sheet,
compounds and packaging products) from September
2010 to March 2013.
Senior Vice President, Glass and Fiber Glass, PPG
Industries, Inc. (a leading coatings and specialty
products company) from May 2005 to September 2010.
Director of Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company, a
private corporation, since December 2012.
Director of Spartech Corporation from 2005 to 2013.
Ms. Holt has served in executive positions at public
companies for many years, providing her with
extensive knowledge about operations, management,
logistical requirements and measuring financial
performance of large public companies. Her
background and education provide her with expertise
in applying environmental solutions critical to our
Company’s strategy. She also has many years of
experience serving on a public company board of
directors.
15