Michael Finnamore MSPH, CIH, CSP, CHMM in

Michael Finnamore MSPH, CIH, CSP, CHMM

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Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety at Medtronic
📍 Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States

Michael Finnamore is the Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety at Medtronic, where he leads the global EHS strategy for over 90, 000 employees. He has 25 years of experience in industrial hygiene, radiation safety, and risk assessment, holding CIH, CSP, and CHMM certifications. Colleagues describe him as reliable, passionate, and enthusiastic.

Michael earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he was a member of the Alpha Chi Rho National Fraternity. He also holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Utah.

Unique fact: He is a recipient of the prestigious AIHA Kusnetz Award, recognizing him as an outstanding early-career professional in his field.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety
Job Level
Senior
Location
Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States
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Data-Driven Safety
He uses HR data and operational metrics like employee turnover to anticipate safety risks and enhance training programs, a key focus in 2025.
Global EHS Strategy
Responsible for developing and implementing the EHS strategy across Medtronic's 300+ global facilities, a consistent theme throughout his executive career.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety
Medtronic
4-2022 - 8-2024
Vice President Environmental, Health, Safety and Security
Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
6-2020 - 4-2022
Executive Director Environment, Health, Safety and Security
Hillrom
3-2019 - 6-2020
Director Environment, Health and Safety
Hillrom
7-2015 - 3-2019
Director Global Industrial Hygiene - Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability
Baxter International Inc.
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Education
1996 - 1998
Masters of Science
University of Utah
1990 - 1995
Bachelor of Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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