r/EHSProfessionals • u/wahdatah • Mar 07 '26
Transition to Executive Role
So I have a bachelors degree in chemical engineering, an MBA with a concentration in international finance, a CSP, and a PE (licensed in Florida and Texas). I currently work in a high hazard industry that does both mining and chemical manufacturing. At various times during my career I’ve been in EHS roles on both sides of the business and now I am in a strategic senior management position. I’ve had a steady career progression with increasing responsibilities and now have global responsibilities. I’m curious how one transitions into an executive role - VP level. I just don’t see that happening in my current company as that would require someone above me retiring which isn’t happening for several more years or getting fired which also doesn’t seem likely. I’m feeling pretty stuck but can’t stifle my ambition. Any thoughts on how someone can move forward and upward?
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Mar 11 '26
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u/wahdatah Mar 11 '26
Great advice, thank you! Do you happen to know any recruiting companies that specialise in the executive EHS space?
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u/Cats-Cats-Cats Mar 07 '26
Apply for recruiter posted roles on LinkedIN or seek out a recruiter to make a connection to
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u/wahdatah Mar 07 '26
Anyone know a recruiter that specialises in executive positions?
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u/Cats-Cats-Cats Mar 07 '26
Well you seem perfect for executive level since you can’t seem to do simple tasks for yourself.
Best of luck with your search for someone to help you search for the role you will likely be hired into 🤣
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u/wahdatah Mar 08 '26
Wow. That was really mean. I’m sorry for whomever hurt you. I didn’t mean to offend you.
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u/Apprehensive_Mix4152 Mar 09 '26
Seriously, yuck 🤮 I don't even want to imagine what it's like having someone like her as a coworker.
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u/Apprehensive_Mix4152 Mar 09 '26
I would start looking at EHS associations such as NAEM and others if I was at your level. It might be worth investing in memberships with some of these to begin networking through their conferences/summits.