John Plyler

Background

About John Plyler

Consistent high performer with over 22 years of experience covering a broad range of Corporate Responsibility programs; Strategic thought leader proactively identifying opportunities for improved risk management and positive brand recognition; Well-respected as a leader in the industry with a solid record of increasing responsibility and expanding capability. •More than 9 years of experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining respected supply chain corporate responsibility programs; proactive design and implementation of these programs have advanced large enterprises to leadership positions in corporate responsibility. •Leader in joint industry activities including issues management, standards and tool development related to supply chain corporate responsibility; recognized as industry expert by peers and leaders in corporate responsibility; current focus over the last 5 years has been on responsible minerals sourcing including proactively and effectively addressing the issue of “conflict minerals”. •Established collaborative relationships with a number of external stakeholders including civil society, customers, advocacy groups, and socially responsible investors to drive positive change. •Management experience through successful leadership of a team of EHS professionals with Environmental Health and Safety responsibility for a manufacturing and engineering facility; consistently high results as measured by compliance record, assessment results and lost time injury rate. Specialties: Leading Corporate Responsibility and EHS Programs in Supply Chains of Multi-national Corporations