Mark Saunders

Mark Saunders is a seasoned professional in process safety and risk management with extensive experience in directing safety programs across multiple industries. Currently serving as Technical Director for Engineering and Process Safety at ERM since 2023, previous roles include Global Director of Process Safety at Guardian Industries, where Mark advanced risk management initiatives in a global manufacturing environment. In prior positions at Koch Pipeline Company, L.P., and Koch Industries, Mark effectively led teams in compliance and process safety, achieving significant reductions in high-potential incident rates. Mark's career also includes a role as Director of Chemical Process Safety at Georgia-Pacific LLC, where Mark developed a universal framework for process safety across numerous facilities. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering.