Covanta Holding Corporation announced the addition of Alex Pease to its Board of Directors. Alex brings a wealth of experience in operational and strategic finance, having served as the Chief Financial Officer of multiple publicly traded companies, where he led business transformations through productivity improvements, inorganic growth strategies, and portfolio restructuring. Alex will serve as the Chair of Covanta's Audit Committee.

In his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at WestRock, a $21 billion global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, Alex oversees a team of over 1,300 finance professionals across four continents. At WestRock, Alex led a $1 billion productivity initiative and the strategic acquisition of a major international competitor. His leadership at WestRock has been instrumental in driving efficiencies and optimizing operations across the company's diverse global footprint.