8-KLeadership Changes

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 5, 2009)

Filed March 5, 2009For Securities:RSG

Summary

Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) announced a significant executive change on March 4, 2009. Timothy R. Donovan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, has given notice of his resignation, effective March 27, 2009. This departure marks the end of his tenure with the company, though he will stay on to assist with the transition process. Following Mr. Donovan's resignation, Michael Rissman, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, has been appointed as the acting General Counsel, effective March 4, 2009. Mr. Rissman, who joined RSG in 2007, is considered a strong internal candidate for the permanent General Counsel role. The company plans to consider both external and internal candidates for the vacant position, indicating a strategic approach to filling this key legal role.

Key Highlights

  • 1Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Timothy R. Donovan resigns, effective March 27, 2009.
  • 2Donovan will remain with the company during a transition period.
  • 3Michael Rissman appointed Acting General Counsel, effective March 4, 2009.
  • 4Rissman is a leading internal candidate for the permanent General Counsel position.
  • 5Republic Services will conduct a search for both internal and external candidates to fill the General Counsel role.
  • 6The report was filed on March 4, 2009, with the earliest event date of March 2, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 8-K filing is primarily to report the resignation of Timothy R. Donovan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, and the appointment of Michael Rissman as Acting General Counsel.

Mr. Donovan's termination of employment with Republic Services, Inc. will be effective March 27, 2009. He will remain with the company until then to assist with the transition.

Michael Rissman has been appointed as Acting General Counsel. He joined Republic Services in 2007, holds a degree from Harvard College, and is a graduate of The University of Chicago Law School. He is considered a leading internal candidate for the permanent role.

Yes, Republic Services, Inc. stated that they will consider both external and internal candidates to fill the General Counsel position on a permanent basis.