Scott Gaddis

A strategic and top-performing Environment, Health and Safety Executive with 29+ years of experience heading industry-leading organizations. Extensive domestic and global expertise in regulatory compliance, LEAN based manufacturing, research and development, construction safety, ISO 14001 and 45001, risk management, process development, exposure identification, change management, sales and marketing, fleet, mergers/acquisitions, and due diligence. Excellent communication skills to partner with senior business teams, train and develop staff, and provide mentoring and coaching. I have a proven aptitude for analyzing EHS system variability within work systems and executing improvement plans to reduce injuries, avoid costs, resolve technical issues, and improve compliance. My goal is to maintain the highest quality of standards to prevent time and cost expenditures due to people, process, or product loss.

Matt Smith

Matt is the CEO and Founder of MyPass Global, a digital platform designed to reduce the risk and cost of managing workforce competency, safety and compliance in high-risk industries.
Matt founded MyPass Global in 2013 to address significant inefficiencies in traditional workforce management processes he experienced in high-risk environments. Matt spearheaded the implementation of MyPass in leading companies including BHP, Shell, and Programmed that resulted in reduced costs, lower injury frequency rates and higher completion rates of EHS training. Under Matt’s leadership, MyPass has grown to a global business with presence in Australia, North America, and Chile. MyPass is trusted by over 1,300 companies to manage 110,000+ workers globally.
Prior to founding MyPass, Matt was the General Manager of Programmed, a global staffing and maintenance services company. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Commerce from the University of Auckland.

Jess Daly

Jess Daly works as the Chief Strategy Officer at Everyday Massive. She joined Everyday Massive in 2022 after a 20-year career spent asking questions as a journalist and solving complex organisational strategy and change problems as a communication, marketing and media leader. She brings empathy and curiosity to the world of Everyday Massive collaborators and loves nothing more than seeing the impact of the safety, engagement and leadership programs EM builds.

Chris Palazzo

I’m a customer-driven Product Marketing leader with over 7 years experience in B2B SaaS technology, with 3 years focused exclusively on EHS & ESG Technology.

I currently serve as the Director of Product Marketing at HSI where I lead Go-To-Market efforts for our EHS and ESG Solutions and capabilities for North America and Europe. I work collaboratively with our Product team to enhance and refine our product offerings to ensure we continue to develop the best in-class EHS and ESG systems for our customers.

I’m skilled at market insights, uncovering customer needs, generating user & buyer personas and building Go-To-Market & Marketing strategies. I also carefully craft and build relationships with third-party industry analysts, gaining three consecutive Leader positions in Verdantix’s ESG & Carbon Management GQ’s.

Tyron McGurgan

Tyron McGurgan is an accomplished entrepreneur, media specialist, and events professional with over 17 years of experience in the industry. He is best known as the CEO and Founder of Focus Network, a leading research and advisory events company, that provides innovative, localised insights and research platforms for senior executives and teams across APAC and the USA.

Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Tyron completed his education in Australia before embarking on his professional journey in the events and media space. He started his career working in print media, gaining invaluable experience in sales, marketing and management.

In 2012, Tyron founded Focus Network with the aim of providing businesses with a more effective and efficient way to connect and engage with executives, while the content curation and insights presented to their audiences was driven directly by the research and data they had captured. He recognized the potential of data in transforming the events industry, and set out to create a company that would leverage the latest tools and platforms to deliver high-quality, engaging events that would ultimately help businesses achieve their goals.

Under Tyron’s leadership, Focus Network has grown from an events company into a Research and Advisory business that works with some of the world’s leading brands and organisations. The company has a reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality events that incorporate the latest research and localised insights derived directly from it’s analysts.

In addition to his work with Focus Network, Tyron is also a respected thought leader and influencer in the events industry. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences and events, where he shares his insights and experiences on topics such as event technology, event marketing, and future trends.

Throughout his career, Tyron has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. He has built a reputation as a leader who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and take risks to achieve his goals. His vision and dedication have been instrumental in the success of Focus Network, and he continues to inspire and motivate his team to reach new heights.

In his free time, Tyron can usually be found on the Golf Course, or spending time with his growing family.

Jill James

Jill James is Chief Safety Officer at HSI. Jill’s 30 year health and safety career includes 12 years as Senior Safety Investigator with OSHA, and several years in healthcare, education, biotech, life sciences and the poultry industry. At HSI, Jill focuses on tracking/deciphering regulatory changes and trends, thought leadership, product, external relationships, and internal training. Jill is host of the Accidental Safety Pro podcast and content creator of the Supervisor Safety Tip video series.

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