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Derek Sharron

Captain · DISC type DS
Vice President - Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability at H.B. Fuller
📍 Keene, New Hampshire, United States

Derek Sharron is the Vice President of EHS, Security & Sustainability at H. B. Fuller, with deep expertise in chemical manufacturing and aerospace. A graduate of Vermont Law and Graduate School, he is a proven change agent. People often describe him as a focused, passionate, and game-changing safety professional.

During his time at Keene State College, Derek was the President of the Rho Sigma Kappa Safety Honors Society. His professional interests extend to major aerospace and defense companies like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, indicating a strong connection to that sector beyond his direct employment.

He was instrumental in achieving an 80% reduction in both injury rates and hazardous waste in a previous role, transforming the companys EHS program.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President - Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability
Job Level
Senior
Location
Keene, New Hampshire, United States
Personality Overview

How Derek shows up

Output-Driven
Dynamic But Sincere
Consummate Professional

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Derek cares about

EHS Leadership
His entire career is focused on EHS leadership. His recent social media activity is centered on hiring transformational EHS leaders and building strong teams at H. B. Fuller.
Process Safety Management
He recently highlighted an urgent need for Process Safety Professionals at a key H. B. Fuller site, indicating a focus on investing in and improving these specialized systems.
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Career

Work history

5-2020
Vice President - Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability
H.B. Fuller
10-2018 - 5-2020
Vice President - EHS - Facilities - Maintenance
Veloxint
4-2017 - 10-2018
Director - Safety, Health & Environment - Europe - Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Henkel
7-2014 - 4-2017
Director - Compliance Assurance - Safety, Health & Environment - North America
Henkel
6-2010 - 7-2014
Director, EHS & Facilities
The Whitcraft Group
In the press

Media appearances

Derek Sharron | Adhesives manufacturing company - H.B. Fuller. Featured in H.B. Fuller – The Glue Talk Blog
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master's Degree
Vermont Law and Graduate School
2001 - 2004
B.S.
Keene State College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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