Ben Allen
About Ben Allen
Ben Allen serves as the Vice President of EHS, Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division at Berry Global, Inc., a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in environmental health and safety roles across various companies, including previous positions at Berry Global and Clopay Plastic Products Co.
Work at Berry Global
Ben Allen has served in various capacities at Berry Global, Inc. since 2018. He currently holds the position of Vice President EHS, Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division, a role he has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, he was the Divisional EHS Director for the same division for eight months in 2020. His earlier roles at Berry included North America Regional EHS Director and North America Regional EHS Manager, both within the Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division.
Education and Expertise
Ben Allen earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, completing his studies in 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution in 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in environmental health and safety.
Professional Background
Before joining Berry Global, Ben Allen worked at Clopay Plastic Products Co as the Global Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager from 2015 to 2018. He also held several positions at Nypro, a Jabil Company, including Corporate Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Intern, Regional EHS Engineer, and Corporate Coordinator for EHS&S. His early career included a role as a Lab Technician and Engineering Intern at Cabot Corporation in 2008.
Career Progression
Ben Allen's career in environmental health and safety began with internships and entry-level positions, progressing to leadership roles. His experience spans various sectors, including manufacturing and plastics. His tenure at Nypro included significant responsibilities that contributed to his advancement to regional and divisional director roles at Berry Global.