Brian Walencik

Brian Walencik has extensive experience in the field of Environmental Health and Safety. Brian is currently working as the Vice President of Environment Health Safety at Voltyx starting from September 2022. Prior to this, Brian worked at Otis Elevator Co. as the Environmental, Health, and Safety Executive for the Americas from April 2020 to February 2022. During their time at Otis Elevator, they successfully managed a team of 22 in a distributed unionized workforce and achieved a reduction in injuries and workers' compensation.

Before joining Otis Elevator, Brian held various leadership roles at GE, including the Environmental Health Safety Director for Americas at GE Renewable Energy from January 2017 to April 2020. In this role, they provided EHS support to the USA, Canada, and Latin America, overseeing a team of 71 professionals. Brian also served as the Global Director of Environmental Health & Safety at GE Wind Energy from January 2015 to April 2017, leading a global organization and driving EHS excellence across a high-growth business. Additionally, Brian served as the P&L Leader for Environmental Health and Safety at GE Renewables from January 2013 to January 2015, managing a global organization and reducing injuries by 30%.

Prior to their roles at GE Renewable Energy, Brian was the Environmental Health and Safety Program Leader for GE Power and Water at GE Energy from January 2010 to January 2013. Brian was responsible for monitoring and implementing a company-wide sustainability program across 240 sites and 40K employees globally. Brian also made significant contributions to achieving environmental and financial savings.

Brian's work experience also includes their tenure at GE, where they served as the Compliance Assurance and Program Leader for Power Generation from January 2007 to January 2010. In this role, they oversaw 17 manufacturing sites and achieved a reduction in injuries while collaborating with site teams to exceed internal KPIs.

Overall, Brian Walencik has a proven track record in EHS leadership roles, implementing strategies to improve safety and environmental performance, and driving organizational excellence.

Brian Walencik earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Law and Economics from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Brian obtained this degree between 1988 and 1990. Additionally, they also pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Studies from the same institution, although the specific years of enrollment are not provided.