Mitch Beekman
About Mitch Beekman
Mitch Beekman serves as the Global Director of Process Safety Management at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2020. With over 25 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership across various industries, he has held significant roles at companies such as Dow, BP, and CN.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Mitch Beekman serves as the Global Director of Process Safety Management at Stepan Company, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he provides expertise and leadership in Process Safety and Risk Management across Stepan's manufacturing facilities located in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations and driving improvements in environmental health and safety (EH&S) performance.
Previous Experience at Dow
Mitch Beekman has extensive experience with Dow, where he held multiple roles over a span of 13 years. His positions included EH&S Specialist, Senior Industrial Hygienist, EH&S Leader for Dow Automotive, and Senior EH&S Leader. His tenure at Dow provided him with a strong foundation in environmental health and safety operations, contributing to his overall expertise in the field.
Experience at BP and CN
At BP, Mitch Beekman held several significant positions, including HSSE Manager and VP of HSE, Safety and Operational Risk for the Downstream sector. His time at BP lasted from 2009 to 2017. Following his tenure at BP, he served as Vice President of Safety and Environment at CN from 2017 to 2019. These roles enhanced his leadership capabilities in safety management across the oil and gas and transportation industries.
Educational Background
Mitch Beekman has a solid educational background in the sciences and management. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and Chemistry from Alma College from 1983 to 1987. He then pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, he completed Executive Education at the MIT Sloan School of Management, focusing on BP Operations Academy.
Expertise in Environmental Health and Safety
Mitch Beekman possesses over 25 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership across various industries, including chemical, oil and gas, and transportation. His competencies include safety leadership, major risk management, personal safety, process safety, environmental compliance, emergency response, and industrial hygiene. He is recognized for his ability to develop strong relationships with corporate boards, executive management, regulators, and internal stakeholders.