Derek Bizzell

Derek Bizzell is a seasoned professional in the field of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), currently serving as the Global Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at Universal Leaf Tobacco Company since March 2023. Derek has extensive experience in developing and implementing EH&S programs across various industries, including significant roles at KSI Auto Parts as Corporate Safety Manager and Virginia American Water as Senior Safety Specialist. Prior positions include EHS/LSS Engineer at Porex, which involved leading continuous improvement initiatives, and Project Coordinator at Enclos Corp, managing multimillion-dollar projects. Derek's educational background includes an Associate of Science in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University.