40 Under Forty 2020: Abed Hamid
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Abed Hamid
- Title: Environmental health & safety leader
- Company: KARL STORZ Endovision, in Charlton
- Residence: Worcester
- Birthplace: Kuwait
- Hometown: Amman, Jordan
- College: Purdue University
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At KARL STORZ Endovision, Abed Hamid has decreased the company’s annual industrial waste by 43 tons and overseen a 50% three-year reduction in occupational injury rates. During the coronavirus pandemic he helped the company to develop safety protocols for essential employees, including for social distancing, facilitating hygiene and disinfection, wellness screening and personal protective equipment.
Hamid hasn’t even scratched the surface of his career potential, while already making a demonstrably positive impact on the more than 600 people who work for KARL STORZ. He participates in the company’s community service events, including endurance runs and initiatives supporting the United Way of Tri-County, as well as the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute of Boston. He hosts learning events and fundraisers for the Charlton Fire Department. A hands-on worker, he’s known to spend his time on the manufacturing floor, where he works on continuous improvement team projects to upgrade job tasks and standard operating procedures.
If you could spend 24 hours only in one city in the world, which one would you pick? Next city on my bucket list is Istanbul, Turkey. The idea of a transcontinental city between Europe and Asia is fascinating to me.
What is the first thing you’ll do after the coronavirus pandemic is officially over? Fly internationally to see my family, then go to the movie theater.
Who is responsible for your success? My supportive family and too many colleagues and friends to count. I have been very fortunate thus far in my journey.
What is your immediate next goal in life? Continue to touch people’s lives on a daily basis, and freedom from student loans.
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