David P. Steiner

David P. Steiner (born in 1960) is a business executive in the waste management industry.

Current executive roles

Steiner is Chief Executive Officer at Waste Management Inc., Director (since 2004) and President (since 2010). He is also a Director at TE Connectivity Ltd., Greater Houston Partnership, Tyco Electronics Corporation and FedEx Corporation, the latter of which he also holds the role of Lead Independent Director.^[1]

For 2013 his total compensation was $10,726,582.^[2] Listed as No. 23 of Houston’s Highest Paid Executives in 2014.^[3]

Employment history

Prior to his current role at Waste Management Inc., Steiner held a variety of other key executive positions at the firm. These include: Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. He has been with the firm since 2000.^[4]

He was also a Partner at Phelps Dunbar LLP. And an attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.^[5]

Education

Steiner has a BS in Accounting from Louisiana State University where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and a JD from the University of California, Los Angeles.^[6]

Personal data

Steiner’s philosophy is to “surround [himself] with great people and give them the room and support to succeed.” He enjoys books on quantum physics, Model Trains and spending time with his family. His first job was delivering newspapers and the driver of a Zamboni. He is married to Judy and the couple has three children: Paul, Matthew and Michael. His favorite charities are those that support people in need.^[7] In October of 2013, Steiner stated "if you can help in times like these, then you are freaking awesome, thanks."

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