David Newman, Executive Director, Health & Safety; Comcast Corp.

David Newman is Executive Director of Health and Safety for Comcast, a $95B technology, media and entertainment company. His team supports 100,000 employees, has over 90 EHS professionals, and 3,000 sites around the US and abroad. His responsibilities include proactive injury measurement, data and management systems, fleet safety and forward-thinking accident reduction programs.

Prior to Comcast, Mr. Newman was with Millipore, a life sciences division of Merck KGaA, where his roles included Global Head of EHS, Facilities and Sustainability, Director of Supply Security, and Plant Manager. Prior to that, he worked in EHS in the semiconductor industry. He has lectured at Harvard Business School and UMass Boston, and has master's degrees in Public Health and Industrial Environmental Management. He is also an active EMT and Fire Lieutenant