Shawn Hopkins

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Global HSE Leader (Senior Director) at Procter & Gamble

Mason, Ohio, United States

Overview

Shawn is the Global Health, Safety & Environment Leader at Procter & Gamble, where he builds high-energy teams and transforms organizations. He leverages automation and digital innovation to enhance supply chain operations and holds a BS from Clemson University.

He is a passionate advocate for advancing racial, ethnic, gender, and disability diversity within P&G and his community. As a servant leader, Shawn is dedicated to empowering and uplifting people from all backgrounds to help them unlock their full potential.

A unique highlight of his career was leading the end-to-end delivery of the very first supply chain at P&G’s mega-site in West Virginia.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Fast-Paced

Decisive

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Global HSE Strategy
As Global HSE Leader, he is responsible for capability, governance, and innovation, recently hosting symposiums in Asia, Latin America, and North America.
Workplace Diversity
He is deeply committed to advancing racial, ethnic, gender, and disability diversity within his company, the business community, and his hometown.
Supply Chain Automation
His role focuses on enabling new technology, including digitization and robotics, for P&G's supply chain to drive business value and eliminate losses.

Media Appearances

Shawn has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Global HSE Leader (Senior Director) at Procter & Gamble
7-2023 - 5-2025
Cincinnati & Kansas City Plant Manager at Procter & Gamble
5-2022 - 7-2023
Cincinnati Plant Manager at Procter & Gamble
7-2020 - 4-2022
Cincinnati Chemicals Plant Director at Procter & Gamble
12-2016 - 6-2020
Initiative Program Leader/Supply Chain Leader - Tabler Station, West Virginia at Procter & Gamble

Education

1987 - 1991
BS from Clemson University
8-1994 - 5-1996
Education details unavailable from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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Insights For Selling To Shawn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shawn is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shawn

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shawn move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Shawn take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Shawn

Personality Compatibility


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