Andrew McDowell

About Andrew McDowell

Environmental Health & Safety Executive | Driving EHS Culture, Sustainability, Compliance & Risk ReductionGlobal EHS executive with 20+ years of experience leading safety, sustainability, and enterprise risk strategy across complex, capital-intensive manufacturing sectors including battery materials, chemicals, mining, and steelmaking. Recognized for building high-performing, cross-functional teams and implementing disciplined, scalable management systems that strengthen regulatory compliance, reduce operational risk, and enable safe, reliable, and sustainable manufacturing performance across global operations.Trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards on regulatory strategy, operational resilience, and ESG performance. Proven ability to align diverse stakeholders, navigate complex regulatory and geopolitical environments, and translate enterprise strategy into operational results that protect people, safeguard assets, support manufacturing growth, and enhance long-term enterprise value.In my current role as Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety at Group14 Technologies, I was appointed to lead enterprise EHS strategy across global manufacturing operations, managing a 14-person team and a $4M operational budget to ensure regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and risk mitigation supporting rapid production scale-up. Advised executive leadership on EHS governance, environmental permitting, and operational risk as strategic enablers of capital expansion, manufacturing performance, and enterprise value. Partnered cross-functionally with operations, engineering, legal, finance, and R&D to integrate safety and environmental stewardship into core business operations.Career Impact: Enabled $463M Series D financing through enterprise EHS due diligence and investor risk validation for a global battery materials manufacturer. Supported $500M U.S. Department of Energy–funded industrial decarbonization initiative within integrated steel manufacturing operations. Led enterprise EHS strategy across global manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, and Asia supporting advanced battery materials scale-up. Delivered 30–40% revenue growth and 20–30% EBITDA expansion by enabling strategic supply agreements through risk mitigation and environmental due diligence. Implemented global EHS performance and compliance systems enabling rapid manufacturing expansion while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational continuity.Let’s connect to explore how these approaches can drive results in your organization!

Experience

1. Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety

   Group14 Technologies

   Sep 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Appointed to lead enterprise EHS strategy across global manufacturing, managing a 14-person team and $4M budget to ensure regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and risk mitigation supporting rapid production scale-up. Advised executive leadership on EHS governance, environmental permitting, and operational risk as strategic enablers of capital expansion and manufacturing performance. Partnered with operations, engineering, legal, finance, and R&D to integrate safety and environmental stewardship into core business operations.Select Accomplishments: Capital Markets & Investor Diligence: Led EHS due diligence in support of the company’s $463M Series D financing, providing environmental and safety risk assessments, regulatory compliance validation, and investor diligence support that enabled successful capital raise execution. Post-Acquisition Integration: Directed EHS integration of a Korean joint venture, aligning policies, standards, and performance frameworks for seamless international operations. Regulatory Strategy: Developed enterprise EHS governance and compliance framework across the U.S, Germany, and Korea, reducing regulatory risk and enabling uninterrupted production. Environmental Permitting: Executed permitting strategy supporting operational expansion and process optimization across multiple regions, securing all required approvals. Cost & Claims Management: Standardized Washington State workers’ compensation claims processes, improving efficiency and strengthening cost control. Operational Performance & KPI Governance: Implemented global EHS performance tracking system, providing leadership visibility into operational risk and safety metrics.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  MBA, Business Administration

• Michigan Technological University

  BS, Applied Ecology & Environmental Science

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  MS, Environmental Management