Chet Brandon, CSP, CHMM

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DISC Type : Ds

Sr. Director of Global EHS - Operations at Hexion Inc.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Chet Brandon is the Sr. Director of Global EHS at Hexion, where he leads operational safety, product stewardship, and sustainability. His extensive career spans the chemical, manufacturing, and industrial services sectors. Educated at Marshall University, people who have worked with him describe him as an excellent, proactive, and thoughtful leader with great vision.

Outside of work, Chet is a dedicated volunteer leader for the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), an involvement he has maintained since 2000. He is also a published author on safety leadership and holds a Private Pilot Certification, reflecting a personal interest in aviation and complex safety systems.

An interesting fact: In 2025, Chet developed an AI "digital twin" of himself to scale his leadership and EHS knowledge across his global organization.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

AI in Safety
Received an award for his work on an ASSP AI Task Force and created a "digital twin" to scale his EHS leadership, showing a deep interest in practical AI applications.
Sustainable Growth
His stated mission is to drive sustainability excellence that protects people, the planet, and profitability, viewing it as a core component of business success.
Safety Leadership
He is a published author on safety leadership and digital transformation, emphasizing a people-centric approach and building a strong safety culture.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2024
Sr. Director of Global EHS - Operations at Hexion Inc.
1-2022 - 10-2024
Corporate Director of Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability at GrafTech International
2-2020 - 1-2022
Division Director of Global HSE at Special Metals
2018
Board Member & Executive Advisor at LeadingEHS
2014 - 2019
Vice President of Safety, Health & Operations at ATI Worksite Solutions

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from Marshall University
Master of Science - MS from Marshall University

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Insights For Selling To Chet

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chet is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chet

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chet move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Chet take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Chet

Personality Compatibility


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