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Gordon Bedford

Gordon Bedford

Chief Safety, Security, Health & Environment Officer
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG

Gordon Bedford is the Chief Safety, Security, Health & Environment Officer for F. Hoffmann-La Roche, based at their headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. In this role, he oversees global crisis and emergency response, business continuity management, and product crime investigation, ensuring the resilience and protection of one of the world’s leading healthcare organizations.

Additionally, Gordon is responsible for global safety and health, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Gordon’s foundation in risk management was built during his service on operations as an officer in the British Army’s Airborne Forces: a high-stakes environment that forged calm leadership, strategic foresight, and dedication to safeguarding people. 

Over his career, Gordon has led operations across the world, living and working in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. This multi-country journey gives him a uniquely grounded, cross-cultural perspective on systemic vulnerability and operational resilience.

With a practical, purpose-driven approach, Gordon supports colleagues across the globe to navigate unpredictable environments and protect critical operations against major disruptions.

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