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Yan Yu

Shanghai

Summary

* Over 18 years of EHS professional and management experience in multinational enterprises, covering manufacture, R&D and office buildings.

* Comprehensive EHS qualification and background: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH, US), Certified Safety Engineer (CSE, China), Cert.VI Work Health and safety (Aus), Master degree of Medicinal Chemistry

* 8+ years internal auditor and abundant experience in incident investigation

* 4+ years working experience in Corporate headquarter in Europe

* Experienced coach, ability to build trust with stakeholders and drive for results

* Passionate about sustainability and ESG.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Regional EHS lead Integration& Capability Building

dsm-firmenich Company
12.2021 - Current
  • Led EHS integration team, Initiated multi-year EHS integration plans and executed it for newly acquired sites into organization. Total recordable incident rate reduced from 0.56 to 0.10 within 2 years.
  • Led EHS leadership and culture change program for the whole region, e.g., front-line supervisor leadership workshops, manager EHS certificate program.

Regional EHS&S lead

DSM Company
9 2020 - 12.2021
  • Functional leader for the EHS&S community in the region across various sites and cultures, in order to deliver a sustainable improvement step in SHE performance. Total recordable incident rate reduced from 0.32 to 0.11.
  • Set up EHS community in China from scratch; organized internal audits and support sites on external audits, e.g., SMETA.
  • Monitored major changes in EHS laws and regulations that may have impact on sites and support/share site practices on compliance improvement.

Corporate EHS advisor

DSM Company
05.2016 - 09.2020
  • Led global occupational health management (>70 sites). Provided global support on Risk Assessment: develop guidance, on-site training and coach.
  • Set industrial hygiene policy and defined strategic goals for Corporate Multiyear Plan, streamlined processes by developing and implementing standardized procedures across the organization.
  • Worked as coach for SHE Leadership Workshop.
  • Worked closely with Product Stewardship team, support interpretation on REACH, OEL setting and etc.
  • Worked closely with HR for Corp health and wellbeing directions.
  • Kept abreast of new EHS developments through attending courses and maintaining contact with other EHS professionals and regulatory agencies, e.g., CEFIC expert group.

EHS&S Manager

DSM Company
06.2013 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and tracking the implementation of EHS program to reach the goal of injury free. (5 sites) Led the team and won global EHS Recognition Award 2015.
  • Monitored the implementation of EHS policy/plan/performance and progress of each site
  • Arranged annual internal audit for all sites and report
  • Conducted investigating incidents, provided technical support and shared learnings from incidents
  • Participated in global meetings and guided the implementation of policies and actions arising from this platform.

EHS Expert

DSM Company
07.2010 - 05.2013
  • Led industrial hygiene management, which includes anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of hazards(>20 sites)
  • Supported local line managers to understand global requirements and help them in annual and long term planning. Established procedures and guidance based on Corporate requirements and best practices
  • Ensure training and qualifications at sites to reach adequate and sustainable control over risks
  • Contributed to Due Diligence investigations, zero-audits and work visits
  • Championed employee health initiatives by organizing wellness programs and promoting awareness of healthy lifestyle choices within workplace.

Regional EHS Officer

Jones Lang LaSalle Company
08.2009 - 06.2010

Responsible for risk and compliance management for all buildings and 56+ branches in Standard Charted Bank.

  • Provided practicable measures for implementation at workplace and monitor programs.
  • Enhanced emergency preparedness through the development and implementation of response plans for various scenarios

EHS specialist

Intel Company
12.2005 - 8 2009
  • Responsible for EHS management in 3 factories, labs and all office areas (>2000 people). Established special procedures and processes to compliance with Intel global programs.
  • Enhanced employee awareness of EHS issues by providing regular training sessions on safety, health, and environmental topics.

Education

Master Degree - Medicinal Chemistry

East China University of Science And Technology
09.2003 - 03.2006

Bachelor Degree of Medic - Pharmacy

Shandong University
Jinan, China
09.1999 - 07.2003

Professional Development


  • Editor of Corporate Environment Health Safety Risk Management
  • Member of REACH-OHS interface expert team in European Chemical Industry Council in 2020
  • Member of Carcinogenic and Mutagenic Directive Issue Team in European Chemical Industry Council
  • Nominated as OHS subcommittee Chair in the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) from 2012. Recognized as one of AICM key contributors in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
  • Part-time Corporate Operation Auditor and certified incident investigator for serious incidents

Certification

CFA ESG investing

Timeline

CFA ESG investing

02-2024

Regional EHS lead Integration& Capability Building

dsm-firmenich Company
12.2021 - Current

Corporate EHS advisor

DSM Company
05.2016 - 09.2020

EHS&S Manager

DSM Company
06.2013 - 05.2016

Certified Industrial Hygienist

08-2010

EHS Expert

DSM Company
07.2010 - 05.2013

Regional EHS Officer

Jones Lang LaSalle Company
08.2009 - 06.2010

Certified Safety Engineer

05-2007

EHS specialist

Intel Company
12.2005 - 8 2009

Master Degree - Medicinal Chemistry

East China University of Science And Technology
09.2003 - 03.2006

Bachelor Degree of Medic - Pharmacy

Shandong University
09.1999 - 07.2003

Regional EHS&S lead

DSM Company
9 2020 - 12.2021
Yan Yu