Winston A. Wright

About Winston A. Wright

I am a General Manager leading complex, regulated Environmental Solutions operations…

Experience

1. General Manger

   Republic Services

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Lead an international Environmental Solutions business unit spanning the U.S. and Canada, with full P&L accountability for $100M+ in revenue across hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, and solidification operations. Drive profitability, safety, and regulatory compliance while positioning the business for long-term growth in one of the most complex, highly regulated industries.•International Multi-Site Leadership: Oversee a portfolio of hazardous and non-hazardous waste facilities, integrating operational performance across borders to deliver consistent results.•Business Turnaround & Growth: Spearhead recovery strategy to restore volumes to 120%+ of prior year while rebuilding customer pipeline and expanding market share.•Safety & Compliance Excellence: Embedded a safety-first culture achieving TRIR 0.00 in 2024, earning Republic’s top national safety award and advancing RCRA/environmental compliance standards.•Talent Development & Engagement: Rebuilt 70% of the leadership team, launched recognition and succession initiatives, and improved employee engagement by 5 points.•Operational & Financial Discipline: Aligned cross-functional execution between Sales, Operations, and Finance, embedding KPI dashboards and disciplined forecasting to strengthen margin performance.

Education

• Grand Valley State University

  BBA

• Kingston University

  International Business

Skills

• Sales Operations
• P&L Management
• Sales
• Retail
• Selling
• Management
• Change Management
• Key Account Development
• Consumer Products
• Iri
• Grocery
• Direct Store Delivery
• Shopper Marketing
• Trade Marketing
• Key Account Management
• Business Development
• National Accounts