Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland
I’m an Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Leader with a proven record of building resilient, high-performing operations across global pharmaceutical and manufacturing networks. My career has focused on transforming EHS governance from compliance-driven frameworks to strategic enablers of business continuity, innovation, and sustainable performance. During my experience, I’ve engaged multi-site and cross-functional teams to embed global standards, deliver digital EHS transformation, and drive measurable improvements in risk reduction, culture, and operational discipline. I’m passionate about aligning safety and risk management with organisational purpose — ensuring that people, systems, and strategy work together to achieve excellence. My experience spans global risk governance, security leadership, and emergency preparedness, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and enterprise resilience. I thrive in complex, matrixed environments where leadership influence, collaboration, and cultural alignment are key to success. At heart, I believe that a strong safety culture is a performance culture. My goal is to continue shaping organisations where governance, innovation, and care for people intersect to create lasting value and global impact. Core Competencies ● Global EHS & Risk Governance ● Security & Emergency Management ● Digital EHS Transformation & Data Analytics ● Enterprise Risk & Resilience Strategy ● Regulatory Compliance & Assurance ● Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis ● Leadership, Stakeholder Influence & Governance Reporting ● Continuous Improvement
● Partnered with leadership across two manufacturing sites to elevate EHS governance and align operations with global standards, driving measurable improvement in compliance and culture. ● Championed the rollout of global cultural programmes – Life Saving Rules, PAUSE for Thought, and Peer-to-Peer Conversations – embedding behavioural safety and accountability across site operations. ● Led initiatives identifying and mitigating potential severe injury or fatality (pSIF) risks across multiple value streams, reducing critical risk exposure. ● Designed a new safe system of work and enhanced contractor management processes, saving ~3,500 administrative hours annually. ● Directed digital transformation of EHS reporting and audit tracking, improving visibility and accountability across sixteen departments. ● Partnered with senior leaders to redesign permit-to-work and risk assessment processes, setting a benchmark for governance now under global review. ● Chaired EHS Council and High-Risk Review meetings, tracking key metrics and action closures to inform quarterly governance reporting.
● Delivered senior-level consultancy across pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and construction sectors, partnering with MSD, PM Group, Amgen, and Central Engineering. ● Strengthened site governance, closed compliance gaps, and embedded effective EHS management systems, achieving significant improvements in audit performance and non-conformance resolution. ● Led development of safety frameworks encompassing risk assessment, investigation, training, and audits; rolled out documentation and training impacting 150+ workers. ● Supported senior management with root cause analysis and regulatory engagement, accelerating corrective action closure and achieving zero repeat incidents. ● Provided data-driven insights and leadership briefings informing policy updates and sustained compliance across multiple sites. ● Provided consultancy to construction, food manufacturing, and quarry sectors, delivering 35+ site audits per month with actionable risk insights. ● Developed and maintained critical safety documentation, ensuring alignment with national legislation and EU standards. ● Advised clients through complex regulatory events, including liaising with HSA during a site fatality, supporting evidence collation, documentation review, and corrective action implementation. ● Introduced structured audit and reporting systems using iAuditor, enhancing efficiency, traceability, and visibility of safety performance. ● Partnered with senior management to deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and performance reviews, fostering engagement and accountability. ● Collaborated closely with clients and HSA inspectors to enhance safety performance and compliance, updating and implementing Safety Statements, Risk Assessments, COVID-19 Response Plans, and operational safety procedures. Built transparent, audit-ready systems and maintained comprehensive site safety registers across multiple sectors.
● Founded and led an award-winning retail group across three locations, employing up to 17 staff, overseeing full operations including HR, compliance, finance, and client service delivery. ● Established strong safety and governance culture through SOPs, risk assessments, and stress management policies. ● Directed business continuity and pandemic response planning, ensuring operational resilience and staff wellbeing. ● Built motivated, high-performing teams, maintaining professional standards and driving sustained business growth.
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