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Vernon O'Donnell

Vernon O'Donnell is the CEO of Voxel, an AI-driven safety monitoring company for workplace hazard detection. He is an executive leader with extensive experience in product, go-to-market, strategy, and M&A. In his role, Vernon and his team are aligning market needs with corporate strategy to guide the company through its next phase of rapid growth and development.

Previously, he was the President of Field Operations for Hypori, the leading cybersecurity mobility platform in the US, and was the Chief Product Officer at project44. He also served as Chief Customer Officer at STATS Perform and is a veteran of the United States Army. Based in Chicago, Vernon is dedicated to community activities and veteran support programs.

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    From Industrial Sites to Work Sites: The Expanding Definition of Workplace Risk

    The traditional boundaries of workplace safety are dissolving as organizations recognize that environmental hazards matter as much as human injuries, and that "industrial" risk factors extend far beyond factory floors into retail stores and customer-facing spaces.
    By: Vernon O'Donnell
    20 April, 2026 | 5 minutes
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