Wheelabrator names new president

Wheelabrator Technologies Inc., Hampton, New Hampshire, has announced Robert "Bob" C. Boucher Jr. as the new president and CEO effective July 13, succeeding Mark A. Weidman.

Bob Boucher Jr.

Weidman has announced his retirement as president and CEO of Wheelabrator after 25 years with the company. He has been critical to building the Wheelabrator business, including under Waste Management's ownership, in the U.S., the U.K., and other international markets. Weidman will remain with Wheelabrator in a consulting role to ensure a smooth transition with the company's customers, partners and communities.

"We thank Mark for his leadership and dedicated service to Wheelabrator," says Tyler Reeder board chairman and Energy Capital Partners (ECP) partner. "He has driven a best-in-class operating culture that permeates all Wheelabrator facilities and teams. Mark also led the company's successful international expansion, leaving behind the nearly-complete, state-of-the-art Ferrybridge energy-from-waste facility and a strong development pipeline in the U.K."

Boucherwas previously the CEO and executive director of Transpacific Industries Group Ltd., a publicly traded waste management business in Australia. Prior to Transpacific, Boucher worked across the U.S. waste management industry for more than 20 years, serving in senior executive positions with Republic Services Inc. and Synagro Technologies Inc., and management roles with Waste Management and American Waste Systems.

"Bob's extensive waste industry experience and track record of commercial success in growing and managing large disposal businesses complements ECP's electricity and risk management focus. We look forward to partnering with him," continues Reeder.

Boucher states, "I am excited to be joining such a talented and entrepreneurial team. I have long respected Wheelabrator's operations and attractive asset base. The Wheelabrator team has created a leading energy-from-waste business in the U.S. and positioned the company for growth in the U.K. Together, I look forward to continuing the world-class environmental services and operations for the benefit of our customers and communities."

Wheelabrator creates clean, renewable energy from everyday residential and business waste. Including its new facility now being commissioned in the U.K., Wheelabrator has a platform of 16 energy-from-waste facilities, four independent power-producing facilities, four ash monofills and three waste transfer stations. Wheelabrator is owned by Energy Capital Partners, an energy-focused private equity firm with over $13 billion in capital commitments, and offices in Short Hills, New Jersey, Houston and San Diego.