Republic Services, Inc. Appoints Ian Craig to Board of Directors
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) appointed Ian Craig to its board of directors effective Feb. 12, 2026, expanding the board to 13 members with 12 independent directors.
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Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) appointed Ian Craig to its board of directors effective Feb. 12, 2026, expanding the board to 13 members with 12 independent directors.
Craig, 53, is CEO of Coca-Cola FEMSA, which reports $16 billion annual revenue and a $23 billion market capitalization; he led more than $7 billion in M&A and has driven digital transformation and sustainability programs, including renewable energy and plastic bottle collection initiatives.
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- Adds CEO with $16B revenue and $23B market-cap experience
- Board increases to 13 members with 12 independent directors
- Executive led over $7B in mergers and acquisitions
- Brings expertise in digital transformation and sustainability programs
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On Feb 13, the first trading day after this news, RSG closed 1.04% above the previous close.
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Craig, 53, currently serves as chief executive officer of Coca-Cola FEMSA,
Prior to becoming CEO in 2023, Craig held numerous leadership positions at Coca-Cola FEMSA including chief operating officer for
"Ian brings exceptional international business experience and a strong track record of operational excellence to our board," said Manny Kadre, chairman of the board at Republic Services. "His expertise in digital transformation and sustainability initiatives aligns perfectly with Republic's commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation."
"Ian's proven ability to drive growth in complex markets and his focus on sustainability initiatives will be invaluable as we continue to expand our business," said Michael Larson, Republic Services board member and chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. "His perspective on building digital platforms and implementing AI-enabled capabilities will help advance our strategic priorities."
Craig earned an MBA from the University of
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.
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