American Global is excited to announce that Shawn Henn has joined American Global as Vice President-Risk Engineering Services in Canada. Shawn will further expand our capabilities in the region, helping clients reduce risk by shaping and implementing comprehensive health & safety and risk management strategies across the organization, from the board room to the jobsite.

Shawn is a seasoned professional with impressive credentials and more than 25 years’ experience in risk mitigation and loss prevention. He has a proven track record of developing a variety of successful programs that increase efficiencies while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety, production, and quality. As a former Red Seal sheet metal journeyman, Shawn also brings a valuable ’insider’ perspective, clearly understanding the true needs and challenges facing construction industry clients today. With hands-on experience and keen analytical abilities, Shawn examines historical and predictive indicators to assess challenges and offer innovative solutions.

Prior to joining American Global, Shawn worked as a Health and Safety Consultant following his long career at Trotter and Morton Group of Companies, serving most recently as a Senior Corporate HSE, Risk & Loss Control Executive. 

Kent Peters, President of American Global Canada said “I am delighted to have an individual of Shawn’s caliber join the American Global team in Canada. As a firm, we have always focused on construction, adding non-traditional resources that provide added value for our clients. Shawn’s extensive background in safety and risk management brings unique expertise which augments that of our talented insurance and surety team, expanding our capacity to produce better outcomes and provide a broader range of services to clients in Canada and beyond.”

Shawn is equally pleased to be joining the American Global team, noting “I look forward to shifting my perspective from a reactive, client-focused standpoint to a more proactive role where I can assess challenges, identify opportunities, and take initiatives to mitigate risk. By providing clients with the knowledge and tools they need, I empower them to operate with greater foresight, leading to better outcomes. I am excited for the opportunity to make an impact and serve as a positive influence for both my colleagues and our clients.”

Shawn is an active member of many industry associations and holds the following designations: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) US, Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC), Gold Seal Certificate (SCS) and National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO). He is also currently working toward his UK NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. 
Shawn earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Sandermoen School of Business at the University of Fredericton and a Certificate for Emerging Leaders from the Haskayane School of Business at the University of Calgary.