David Walker
Sr. Director of Safety Siemens US | Head of EHS Siemens US Digital Industries
Siemens
Operational Excellence in EHS: Meeting Today’s Challenges, Shaping Tomorrow’s Solutions
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, EHS leaders across diverse sectors are tasked with managing immediate operational demands while setting the groundwork for a safer, healthier, and more resilient future. This session will explore the varied risk profiles across Siemens’ operational landscape, focusing on challenges and solutions required to meet current health and safety needs, all from a country operations perspective.
Through real-world examples, we’ll discover how organizations can create robust health and safety working conditions, integrating different needs into their risk management practices, and empowering teams to navigate change with agility and purpose. Attendees will gain practical strategies and insights to develop adaptable EHS frameworks that address today’s demands while proactively preparing for the evolving challenges of tomorrow.
David Walker started his career at Siemens in November of 1997. He has over 25 years managerial experience focusing primarily on development and execution of EHS strategies that align with, support and strengthen the strategy of the Siemens Business Groups. Heavy emphasis throughout his career has been to ensure that EHS is welcomed as credible & trusted and embraced as a value add that promotes customer satisfaction & growth, as well as loyalty.
His history has been to deliver higher than expected results with respect to environmental protection, health management, and safety performance. He has experience with turning around low EHS performing divisions and facilities, field service (service, maintenance & construction), customer interaction, environmentally challenged properties, regulatory negotiations, product safety, customer stewardship, manufacturing management, construction management, business continuity planning, security, quality assurance, quality management, human resources, customer qualification (direct & third party vetting services), and materials management. David has a proven track record in the skills assessment and development of EHS Team Members.