EHS Director or EHS Division Director or EHS Corporate Director

J.R. RAO 7395 Britts Bend W. New Albany, OH 43054 Phone: 614-939-9335 Email: [email protected] OVER 15 YEARS OF EH&S LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 2 M.S. DEGREES; EHS EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS ISO 14001 LEAD CERTIFIED AUDITOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Built a consistent record of advancement and achievement in meeting EHS objectiv es with Abbott Laboratories, General Dynamics Company, Bristol Myers-Squibb Comp any, and GMC. * Subject-matter expertise in all aspects of EHS management on operational and c ompliance programs, with the ability to plan and implement complex, high-level c ompliance strategies across multiple manufacturing sites worldwide. * Proven success in generating multimillion-dollar cost reductions, driving doub le-digit safety improvements, improving compliance for numerous global sites, af fecting a culture change, and implementing cutting-edge processes/ technologies for key EHS initiatives. * Global background includes building relationships with key members of governme nts worldwide, maintaining fluency in several languages, and understanding regul atory matters in countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Au stralia. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ABBOTT NUTRITION n Columbus, OH n 2006-2010 Corporate EHS Staff, Global Operations Directed EHS implementation activities and maintained audit-readiness at all tim es for manufacturing sites (both start-up and established plants) worldwide. Sup ervised team that included plant EHS managers and staff across air emissions man agement, waste management, water management, and occupational health functions. For start-up operations, led initiatives to implement the company culture and ra ise EHS awareness in contractor safety, environmental matters, regulatory/commun ity interactions, and other areas. For established sites, provided support to en sure preparedness for audits, managing for 100% compliance. Selected Achievements & Contributions: * Improved the EHS compliance record for multiple sites worldwide. Reduced envir onmental incidents by 20+%, lost time and recordable accident rate by 15+% Lead many company audits, including ISO audits for sustaining performance excellence. Spearheaded EHS culture change at sites globally resulting in implementation of company vision and long-term strategies. * Improved resource utilization at sites globally, including water use by 10+%, waste generation by 15+%, as well as decreasing carbon footprint, greenhouse gas emissions, and Notices of Violations. * Secured over $6 million in funding for implementing EHS projects, including er gonomic improvement, waste and water use reduction, and safety improvement initi atives. Managed budgets within 5% year-to-year. * Improved accidents per million miles driven by over 15% and reduced fleet safe ty accident percentage significantly through improved training programs, followup on accidents, and the use of bonus penalizingi on compensation. * Established outstanding relationships with government officials in foreign cou ntries that were deemed critical as the sites were new within these countries. * Provided recommendations subsequently implemented by Abbott, including inciden

t investigation process, Dupontis Safety Training Observation Program, enhanced management safety, and safety culture assessment. GENERAL DYNAMICS n Bath, ME n 2004-2006 Director, Environmental Safety & Occupational Health (ESOH) Directed implementation of EHS in Design of Surface Combatant Shipsi program for the United States Navy, including building-enhanced safety features within the ship and ensuring top-class safety for sailors. Ensured compliance with multiple Department of Defense regulations and requirements. Supervised team of 7 and in teracted with defense contractors such as Raytheon, Northrup Grumman, BAE System s, and Bofors to ensure fulfillment of DoD objectives. Selected Achievements & Contributions: * Successfully implemented DoD requirements that included Navy requirements for DDX class of ships, fire testing on USS Shadwell, safety measures for firing wea pons (e.g. Peripheral Vertical Launch System, Advanced Gun System), and safety m easures on weapons firing based on tests in Utah and California. Improved overal l safety as a result. BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY n Syracuse, NY n 1993-2004 Associate Director, EHS Global Operations Designed and integrated EHS programs, systems, and infrastructure components for meeting ever-changing EHS regulations worldwide. Supervised team of 12-15 plant EHS managers. Audited sites and prepared audit reports, scheduling and communic ating audits to relevant team members. Implemented ongoing training at sites. Wo rked with individuals from a multitude of countries to ensure compliance with re gulations. Planned, administered, and monitored budget. Selected Achievements & Contributions: * Generated $3 million-plus in CERCLA remediation through adoption of newer reme diation technologies and negotiations with government on oversight costs, with s avings subsequently used to expand the business. Saved several million dollars i n waste disposal, solvent reuse, and recycling through continuous improvement pr ograms. * Led several hundred million dollars of business expansion initiatives in emerg ing markets through contributions to acquisitions and divestitures. * Implemented a viable third party manufacturing (TPM) audit program that ensure d the presence of business continuity at global locations. * Reduced accidents by over 15% through designing and implementing numerous safe ty programs at each site. Decreased safety-related incidents with contractors at projects worldwide by over 50% in 4 years. * Ensured 100% compliance for all aspects of standards on a line-by-line basis t hrough implementing a Compliance Manual system. Improved overall compliance thro ugh the installation of a series of EHS infrastructure projects. * Secured Part B RCRA permit for the Puerto Rico site for on-site incineration o f liquid hazardous waste, earning the Presidentis Award as a result; led install ation of wastewater pre-treatment facility in Syracuse and cut discharge violati ons to zero, resulting in Division Presidentis Award. * Contributed to a $40 million-plus reduction in remediation costs by negotiatin g explanation of significant differences with the USEPA, with the ESD changing t he remedy selected for a site with another alternative. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION n Dayton, OH n 1984-1993 Divisional EHS Manager Ensured compliance with GMC EHS standards and local regulations for 6 manufactur

ing sites in the U.S. and Mexico within the Delco Chassis division. Directed and coached team of 7 site EHS managers. Functioned as a Subject Matter Expert for EHS-related topics. Managed sites undergoing audits, including completion of aud it action plans for addressing findings. Selected Achievements & Contributions: * Saved several million dollars in added compliance costs by providing numerous comments to the USEPA regarding Title V of the Clean Air Act, with comments bene fiting the auto industry significantly. * Completed the underground storage tanks compliance efforts in the State of Ohi o and USEPA Region V levels; secured several operational environmental permits f or sites that maintained operations with zero enforcement actions. * Led negotiations with stakeholders such as Federal EPA, Region II EPA, NYSDEC, Government of Ontario and Akwesasne Indian Nation, resulting in a consent decre e for the nationis first fully private owned TSCA Superfund site. * Designed and implemented a viable program for meeting the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Sections 312 and 313 of Toxics Releases Invento ry (TRI) and EPCRA. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC Master of Science in Production Engineering Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Osmania University, Hyderabad, India; Valedictorian Graduate Certifications & Designations ISO 14001 Lead Certified Auditor; RCRA Trained; DOT Certified; UST Installer and Air Emissions Opacity Reader, Ohio Former Secret Clearance issued by the Department of Defense (currently inactive) Professional Training Corporate EHS Executive Programs, Yale School of Environmental Management, New H aven, CT Corporate EHS Executive Program, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Professional Affiliations Director, Air and Waste Management Association of Central Ohio, 2 years Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)