Republic Services, Inc. has appointed Katharine Weymouth to its board of directors. Weymouth is an accomplished executive with experience spanning several industries. Her appointment brings the board of directors to a total of 12. She will serve on the audit committee as well as the management development and compensation committee.
Weymouth is chief executive officer of dineXpert, a group buying organization working with independent restaurants. Previously, she held numerous leadership positions at The Washington Post, including publisher and chief executive officer from 2008 through 2014. Earlier at the Post she was involved in all elements of the advertising department, and served as vice president of advertising. She also worked in the company’s legal office, handling digital and print responsibilities, after working as a litigator in private practice.
Weymouth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Harvard College and graduated from Stanford Law School. She currently serves on a number of public and private boards, including Graham Holdings, Cable One, the Philip L. Graham Fund, the Greater Washington Community Foundation and the DC Economic Club.
Published in the November 2018 Edition
