Anar Abdullayev
Global OHS Director for UPM ComPapers & SpecPapers @ UPM
About
22+ years of international leadership experience in the field of Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental management. This includes the sectors in manufacturing & service supply organizations across chemicals & petrochemicals, metal & minerals, pulp & paper and oil & gas. Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide HSE strategies, harmonize global standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, API), and drive measurable safety culture transformation in complex, multi-site environments. Trusted advisor to senior leadership with strong expertise in governance, risk management, and performance improvement. Experienced in leading multicultural teams across Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East, positioning HSE as a strategic enabler of operational excellence and sustainable business performance.
Germany
Augsburg
Paper & Forest Products
Corporate HSE Strategy, Safety culture change programs, Strategic Communications, Safety Leadership, Leading & Lagging HSEQ KPI analyses, HSE Management Systems, Team Building, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Project Leadership, Strong influencing, Behavior Based Safety, HSE auditing, Workshops and seminars, API Q1 Quality Management System, API Q2 Quality Management System, Safety inspection, Safety Observation Program, Industrial Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, Quality Assurance
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Global OHS Director for UPM ComPapers & SpecPapers
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Develop and execute global OHS strategy in alignment with company goals and values. Promote global harmonization of corporate standards and best practices. Lead cross‑functional teams and projects in the development and implementation of new OHS initiatives. Achievements: Launched key OHS initiatives, including “Copy with Pride,” Best Team recognition, Lesson Learning and a best‑practice sharing platform; Achieved best TRIF results in UPM Com Papers history; Met leading and lagging OHS targets; Safety Culture Award; Set record for sharing best practices.

HSE Director for Europe & Asia and acting HSE Manager for Castrop-Rauxel site
Germany
Led a contractor safety program, achieving a 150% reduction in Contractor TRIR in the region Ensured statutory compliance across emissions, water, waste, hazardous goods, and environmental reporting.

HSEQ Lead for Snubbing and Workover Projects
KSA/UAE
Developed & Implemented integrated HSEQ Management Systems for the company and projects Assured that all customer and company requirements are defined and converted into a Company HSEQ plan Developed and managed supplier approval process, contractor HSEQ program, including project audits

Regional QHSE Supervisor (Eastern Hemisphere)
Dubai, UAE
Executed project HSEQ Manager position and provide support for tenders, contract reviews and customer audits. Conducted regular compliance audits within the region for TechnipFMC, supplier and contractors. Provided training to leaders on HSEQ Management Systems and to customer on critical safety equipment.

QHSE Manager ( Former Harsco Metals & Minerals)
United Arab Emirates
Managed HSEQ programs through manufacturing plant Monitored, analyzed, and reported on the KPIs, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making. Coached, mentored and supported personnel (at all levels) to promote HSEQ culture and best practice

HSEQ Engineer
Managed HSEQ activities during planning, assembly and testing of gas meters. Led incident investigations and ensured timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Conducted risk assessments and proactively mitigate risks to safeguard employees, customers, and the business.
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