Mark French, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, SPHR, EMT

Mark French, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, SPHR, EMT has over 17 years of experience in various leadership roles in the field of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management. Mark is currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Dalkia Energy Solutions since February 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Sr. Health, Safety, Environmental Manager at the same company from March 2021 to February 2022.

Before joining Dalkia Energy Solutions, Mark owned TSDA Consulting, where they provided safety consulting, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting services. Mark helped organizations improve their safety management systems and engage their workforce. Mark started this venture in February 2015 and continues to hold this role.

From May 2019 to March 2021, Mark worked at Wayfair as the Sr. Mgr of Global Logistics Safety Communications, Learning, & Projects. Mark was responsible for overseeing safety supervisors across fulfillment centers in North-Central USA. Additionally, they served as the Regional Safety Manager at Wayfair from May 2019 to March 2020.

Prior to their role at Wayfair, Mark worked at Amazon as the Environmental Health and Safety Manager from May 2017 to May 2019. In this role, they managed a large team and was responsible for various aspects of HSE operations, including waste planning and stormwater pollution prevention. Mark also designed and delivered training programs and provided change management support.

Mark's work experience also includes a role as the HSE Manager at Honeywell from August 2013 to May 2017. In this position, they oversaw a large team and ensured compliance with various environmental regulations and safety standards.

Before their tenure at Honeywell, Mark worked as the Health and Safety Manager at Pinnacle Foods Corporation from April 2010 to August 2013. Mark supervised a non-union staff workforce and played a key role in restructuring compliance policies and implementing safety and training programs.

Earlier in their career, Mark held the role of Safety Manager & Interim HR Manager at TACLE Seating USA from February 2007 to April 2010. Mark was involved in writing and implementing safety and environmental programs and also served as an interim HR manager during the company's expansion phase.

Mark started their career as a Safety Specialist at Johnson Controls Automotive from March 2005 to February 2007. Mark took charge of safety operations across multiple facilities and maintained the ISO14001 system.

Mark'sfirst professional role was as a Quality Supervisor / Safety Clerk at CC Metals and Alloys, LLC from September 2004 to February 2005. Mark assisted the lab manager, safety manager, and quality supervisor before being promoted to the role of Quality Supervisor.

Overall, Mark French has a diverse range of experience in HSE management, demonstrating expertise in leadership, compliance, training, and change management.

Mark French, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, SPHR, EMT has an extensive education history. Mark earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Capella University, graduating in 2019. Prior to that, they completed an MBA in Business Administration and Management, General at Bethel University, College of Professional Studies from 2011 to 2013. Mark also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Murray State University, where they studied Chemistry with a minor in Occupational Safety & Health, graduating between 1998 and 2004.

In addition to their formal education, Mark French has obtained numerous certifications. Mark is certified in Everything DiSC® through Wiley Workplace Learning, obtained in June 2023. Mark also holds a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (CSSBB) and a Certified Six Sigma Coach Certification (CSSCOA), both from the International Six Sigma Institute™, earned in April 2023. Other certifications include: FIRO-B Certification from The Myers-Briggs Company in October 2022, SLII Trainer from The Ken Blanchard Companies in September 2022, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from HRCI in July 2022, MBTI Step I & Step II Instrument Practitioner from The Myers & Briggs Foundation in May 2022, Six Sigma Green Belt from Honeywell PMT in April 2014, Certified Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in September 2011, Certified Strengths Coach from Gallup in October 2022, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians in March 2002, ICF Member Badge from the International Coaching Federation in February 2023, EMS Educator/Evaluator Level II from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services in December 2021, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services in September 2021.

While Mark French has also obtained an Associate Safety Professional certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the specific details regarding its completion are not provided.