Gary Nasta

Environmental, Health & Safety Leader | Driving Regulatory Compliance & Operational Efficiency

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Results-driven Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability and Facilities Management professional with experience across consumer products, aerospace & defense, and manufacturing. I build and lead programs in environmental compliance, hazardous waste, dangerous goods, workplace safety, and facilities operations that reduce risk and improve performance. Skilled in ISO 14001, air compliance, emergency preparedness, and sustainability initiatives, with a practical approach to turning complex regulations into scalable solutions. Recently earned a Master’s in Environmental Studies from Adelphi University. Interested in connecting with professionals working on complex environmental and facilities management challenges.

Experience

  • The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (12 yrs 2 mos)
    • Director, Global Environmental, Health & Safety
      Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

      Lead global environmental, hazardous waste, dangerous goods, and refrigerant compliance programs across manufacturing, R&D, retail, and distribution operations. Advise executive leadership on regulatory strategy, risk mitigation, and compliance governance across multiple regions. Direct ISO 14001 management systems, environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance assurance programs. Oversee global Dangerous Goods compliance and transportation safety programs supporting air, ocean, and ground logistics operations. Drive enterprise-wide risk reduction, digital transformation, and process improvement initiatives, including EHS management systems and AI-enabled compliance tools. Manage environmental consultants, waste vendors, and third-party service providers to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities, Legal, and Operations teams to implement sustainable, compliant, and business-aligned EHS solutions. Support enterprise energy and sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy projects, energy efficiency programs, greenhouse gas reduction efforts, and operational resiliency planning. Provided project management support and vendor oversight for the installation of a 1.4 MW solar field. Build organizational capability through leadership, mentoring, and development of global EHS teams.

    • Manager, Environmental Affairs & Safety
      Jun 2014 - Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Lead global environmental, health & safety (EHS) compliance, driving energy efficiency, sustainability strategy, and waste minimization initiatives across multi-site international operations.

  • Environmental, Safety & Health Manager at BAE Systems, Inc.
    Mar 2005 - Jun 2014 · 9 yrs 4 mos

  • Environment, Health and Safety Manager at L-3 Communications
    Jan 2004 - Mar 2005 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist at Lockheed Martin
    Jun 2000 - Jan 2004 · 3 yrs 8 mos