Derek Sharron

About Derek Sharron

Executive Profile:Executive Leader and proven change agent with a demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results, on time, with high energy and unyielding integrity. Knowledgeable in all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety leadership with a strong applied knowledge of EHS regulations in multiple business sectors including: Chemical Manufacturing, Aerospace, Private Equity, Consumer Goods, Construction and Commercial Real Estate Operations. Able to navigate the regulatory landscape with speed and accurate interpretation. Impressive business acumen with the ability to quickly adapt and cultivate strong relationships with customers, employees and colleagues at all levels.Specialties: Air, water and waste permitting and program management. Site remediation. Property transfers. Aquifer Protection. Sustainability. ISO14001. M&A due diligence. Injury and illness case management. EHS Management Systems. Multi-facility EHS program implementation and management. OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Leadership of EHS programs with organized labor engagement. Inclusive leadership and team development. Business continuity. Asset performance management. Consolidated purchasing. Contract negotiation. Capital Planning. Strategy Deployment. Lean Manufacturing & Business Process Development. Kaizen. Corporate Refinancing and recapitalization. Process Safety Management (PSM).

Experience

1. Vice President - Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability

   H.B. Fuller

   May 2020 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Connecting What Matters™H.B. Fuller adhesive solutions are an integral part of nearly every kind of finished good in the marketplace – from electronics devices and building materials to packaging and filters – and so much more.Since H.B. Fuller’s beginning as a one-man paste shop in 1887, we have carried on a tradition of developing innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers. Today, our winning formula for success continues to drive growth in every corner of the globe.Wherever in the world consumer- and durable-goods manufacturers are bringing their products to market, we are there to partner with them, support their production processes and offer peace of mind. With ~70 manufacturing sites in 40+ countries, we have the power of a truly global adhesive provider who also understands local challenges and priorities. We are connecting what matters most for manufacturers of all sizes in every corner of the globe.There are three major work processes where customers specify new adhesives – the creation of a new product, the improvement of a current product, and the development of a new way to manufacture a product. And, our market experts get excited about all three. They partner directly with our customers’ technologists and engineers who lead and drive those decisions to bring their innovations to market.This is the heart of innovation at H.B. Fuller. Innovative thinking at H.B. Fuller is about leveraging our expertise to find opportunities in the markets we serve. It allows us to find those fantastic customer needs and then collaborate with them to design game-changing adhesive solutions.

Education

• Keene State College

  B.S., Occupational Safety & Health

  2001 — 2004

• Vermont Law and Graduate School

  Master's Degree, Environmental Law & Policy

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Waste Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Behavior Based Safety
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Workplace Safety
• Mergers
• Water
• Negotiation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Epa
• Hazard Recognition
• Environmental Auditing
• Safety Training
• Construction Safety
• Root Cause Analysis
• Environmental Compliance
• Hazard Analysis
• Environment, Health, and Safety (Ehs)
• Permitting
• Hazardous Materials
• Construction
• Accident Investigation
• Ehs
• Auditing
• Waste
• Industrial Safety
• Continuous Improvement
• Compliance
• Remediation
• Workers Compensation
• Safety Management
• Occupational Health
• Facilities Management
• Due Diligence
• Safety Management Systems
• Industrial Hygiene
• Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Ergonomics
• Environmental