Mark Chubb is the new chief safety officer for the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety. He will oversee fire safety operations and training in Bangladesh and guide remedies in all factories from where Alliance members source from. He will be based in Dhaka and is expected to bring world-class expertise to fire safety programs.

Chubb is a certified chief fire officer and fire service health and safety officer with more than 30 years of experience in fire safety and emergency management. A seasoned expert in emergency response, crisis management and the implementation of fire safety training and emergency management programs, he has held leadership roles in public safety, firefighting and emergency management across the United States and in New Zealand.

His role as an advisor will be critical to factories from which Alliance sources, as they ensure compliance with its standards. Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety is a group of 28 global apparel brands, with a five-year commitment, dedicated to improving safety in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment factories. The Alliance holds each member and its factories accountable to operating workplaces that ensure fire safety.

In partnership with the government of Bangladesh, trade unions and employers, Alliance helps implement reforms that improve worker safety throughout the Bangladesh garment industry.