Alex Heard
About Alex Heard
Alex Heard serves as the Senior Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety and Sustainability at Redwood Materials since 2023. With extensive experience in EHS management at companies like Intel, First Solar, and 3M, he has significantly contributed to environmental initiatives and sustainability strategies throughout his career.
Current Role at Redwood Materials
Alex Heard serves as the Senior Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety | Sustainability at Redwood Materials. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's initiatives in environmental stewardship and sustainability practices. Based in Reno, Nevada, he focuses on integrating safety protocols and sustainable practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at First Solar
Heard has extensive experience at First Solar, where he held multiple roles. He served as Vice President of Global Environmental Health and Safety from 2007 to 2013, and later as VP of Global EHS, Security, Recycling & Sustainability from 2013 to 2016. He also worked as Senior Vice President of Global Technical Services from 2016 to 2019. During his tenure, he led initiatives such as establishing a high-volume product recycling program and developing a strategy that opened a significant market in Japan.
Career at Intel
Heard's career at Intel spanned from 1992 to 2004, where he held various EHS management positions. He was instrumental in driving Intel's first waste minimization and energy use goals, which resulted in a 30% reduction in global air emissions and a 70% increase in waste recycling rates. He also led the operational execution of the EPA Project XL pilot, which provided operational flexibility through an innovative permitting model.
Education and Qualifications
Heard studied at The University of Huddersfield, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Human Ecology. His educational background supports his expertise in environmental health and safety, as well as sustainability practices across various industries.
Experience at 3M and Philips Semiconductors
Before joining Redwood Materials, Heard worked at 3M as Senior Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety | Product Stewardship from 2020 to 2023. He also has experience at Philips Semiconductors, where he held various EHS management positions from 1984 to 1992. His diverse background in environmental health and safety spans several decades and industries.