Harry Chahoud

Harry Chahoud currently serves as the Senior Manager for Global Data Center Health & Safety at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining a robust safety culture across the company's extensive global data center footprint. In this capacity, Harry oversees a diverse team of regional health and safety professionals spanning APJC, EMEA, and the Americas, providing strategic leadership and coaching to ensure consistent safety standards and practices worldwide. His expertise in occupational health, safety compliance, and accident investigation has been instrumental in supporting AWS’s hyper-growth phase, enabling the organization to scale operations while maintaining an unwavering commitment to employee well-being.

A key focus of Harry’s role involves the development and implementation of comprehensive safety programs tailored to the unique challenges of data center environments, including electrical safety, construction safety, and hazard mitigation. His deep understanding of safety auditing, food safety management systems, and construction safety protocols ensures that AWS remains compliant with international safety regulations and industry best practices. Harry has also led initiatives to enhance safety systems through innovative risk assessment methodologies and safety culture programs, fostering a proactive approach to occupational health and accident prevention.

Moreover, his leadership extends beyond compliance, actively influencing safety culture at all organizational levels—encouraging open communication, continuous training, and accountability. By leveraging his skills in team management and product safety, Harry continuously drives improvements in safety metrics, ensuring that AWS’s data centers operate in a secure, compliant, and efficient manner. His strategic insights and hands-on approach make him a vital asset in safeguarding AWS’s global infrastructure and supporting its mission to deliver reliable cloud services securely and sustainably.