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Environmental Business Review: Awards Ranking
Environmental Business Review presents the Top 10 EHS Leaders - 2026, recognizing the trailblazers shaping the future of Environmental, Health, and Safety management. These distinguished professionals are at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies, such as AI-driven safety monitoring and real-time environmental data analytics, into EHS strategies. Their leadership is driving innovation in risk management, compliance, and sustainability across industries. By fostering a culture of safety and well-being, they are setting new standards in EHS excellence and contributing to a safer and more sustainable future.
Top 10 EHS Leaders - 2026
Environment, Health and Safety Director, JX Enterprises, Inc/JX Enterprises, Inc/JX Truck Center
In an interview with Environmental Business Review, Melissa McMahon, Environment, Health and Safety Director at JX Truck Center, discusses how EHS leadership is evolving beyond compliance into a strategic function that drives organizational resilience, cultural transformation and long-term sustainability.
EHS Director, Mentor Technical Group Corporation
Idalia Luna, EHS Director at Mentor Technical Group, brings over two decades of experience advancing safety culture in highly regulated industries.
Director of HSE and Sustainability, ISC Constructors
Donovan Quebedeaux began his career in engineering, working in the oil and gas industry in South Louisiana. Witnessing frontline safety risks firsthand, he pivoted to occupational health and compliance. Since 2013, he has served as Director of ISC Instructors, overseeing safety programs protecting more than 2,000 associates across Gulf Coast and Midwest operations.
Vice President, Global EHS, Colgate-Palmolive
Marty Stern is the Vice President of Global EHS at Colgate-Palmolive, bringing nearly four decades of operational and EHS leadership experience. His work has reshaped how global manufacturers manage risk by shifting the focus from lagging safety metrics to the prevention of serious incidents and enhancement of human performance. By embedding EHS into operational excellence, he has helped set industry benchmarks for resilient and reliable operations worldwide.
Director Environment Health Safety, UNFI
Clayton Drake serves as Director of Environmental Health and Safety at UNFI, a leading wholesale distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods across North America. A Certified Safety Professional with over 15 years of experience and OHST certification, he builds strong safety programs that keep teams protected and help distribution centers run smoothly every day.
Global Director, Safety, Health and Environment, Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker is a global industrial company recognized for its trusted tools, security solutions and engineered products serving professionals and consumers worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company develops high-quality solutions that support the construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure industries, advancing business growth.
