Marleece Estella MD, MHCM
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dr. Estella is an accomplished corporate occupational physician with a proven track record of transforming organizational, team, and individual health, safety, and wellbeing. Extensive experience in strategic and general management roles at multinational organizations worldwide. Successfully implemented programs based on the biopsychosocial determinants of health, resulting in significant reductions in disease burden, increased employee productivity and safety, and improved employee satisfaction. Training in Internal and Lifestyle Medicine, coupled with expertise in Occupational Safety, enables effective addressing of a wide range of health, safety, and crisis management issues for large employers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrated exceptional leadership by leading multidisciplinary global teams and developing policies, protocols, and guidelines that ensured employee safety and business continuity. Highly regarded as a thought leader and sought-after speaker in the industry, offering unique insights on enhancing employee health through leadership development, environmental transformation, and fostering strong cultural connections. Authentic leadership skills and ability to connect with others have earned the trust of peers, colleagues, and employees alike.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Health and Chief Medical Officer
BP (British Petroleum)
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Led a high performing team of 10, focused on employee health and safety, risk mitigation and achievement of corporate sustainability goals. Directed the activity of regional medical teams in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa, North America and South America.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Enabled a pro-health and safety culture across the enterprise by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
- Monitored regional performance metrics to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and drive improvements in employee health and safety.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company.
- Influenced organizational change initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in employee wellbeing and satisfaction.
- Worked with Benefits, HSE, and Workplace Facilities, using data to build a holistic health and safety environment.
- Developed signature programs to address physical and mental health disparities.
- Managed onsite health clinic relationships in the US and UK.
- Delivered Executive Health Management program, serving as a clinical advisor to members of the c-suite
- Oversaw the company's emergency medical services, providing global employee access to emergency care for business travelers, expatriates and disaster relief.
Chief Medical Officer
Lockheed Martin, LM
01.2011 - 07.2021
- Global Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer
- Developed internal network of 18 onsite health clinics, managing all aspects of quality, safety, medical staff training and development and employee referrals to community resources.
- Managed a team of 110 healthcare professionals providing onsite clinical care from 2011-2018, later outsourcing to onsite clinic management vendor.
- Subsequently, directly managed the vendor relationship to ensure continuity of high quality care delivery with positive employee health outcomes.
- Aggregated data from the health plan, wellness centers, ESH organization and HR (disability), created a data warehouse used to design interventions to reduce chronic disease, illness and injury burden.
- Provided expert medical hazard risk assessment for acquisitions.
- Launched a new executive wellness program driving participation from 30% to over 70%.
- Instituted annual Benefits and Health and Wellness vendor summit which led to improvements in care coordination and customer experience.
Chief Medical Officer, Global Director of Health and Safety
John Deere
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Led the integration of the Health and Enterprise Safety organizations to create strategies for on and off the job safety.
- Developed a global culture of health by implementing population health programs delivered through a network of health and safety champions.
- Successfully built a global team with over 100 health, wellness and safety personnel in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
- Lead a comprehensive occupational health program, ensuring compliance with federal and local health and safety regulations.
- Consulted on complex disability accommodations.
- Developed and launched "0, 5, 10, 15 wellness program" which focused on health and safety risk factor reduction, healthy eating, physical activity and stress reduction.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted safety training and education to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
Regional Medical Director, US
Shell Oil Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Regional team lead for Shell Health Americas and Director of Disability Management for over 20,000 US employees
- Successfully restructured organization, reduced non-occupational absenteeism, and improved employee satisfaction with return-to-work programs.
- Managed occupational health program in the Eastern United States region and ensured OSHA compliance.
- Created and delivered disease specific wellness programs.
- Prepared medical emergency response plan and served on disaster and crisis management team.
Regional Medical Director, US
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Managed the occupational medicine programs for the Space Systems Company.
- Oversaw EAP, workplace violence prevention, and executive health programs.
- Spearheaded the implementation of initiatives targeting employees with the company's most prevalent and disabling conditions, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Created occupational illness and injury reduction programs in collaboration with Environment Safety and Health organization.
- Provided technical advice/services on ADA accommodations; performed pre-placement, return to work, surveillance and fit for duty physical exams.
Education
Master of Healthcare Management -
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, MassachusettsMedical Doctorate -
University of Rochester School of Medicine
Rochester, New YorkBachelor of Science, Chemistry -
Dillard University
New Orleans, LouisianaSkills
Strategic leadership
Policies and Procedures
Operational Leadership
KPI Tracking
Organizational and Staff Development
Public Speaking
Process Improvements
Global Operations
Partnership Development
Corporate Communications
Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Recertification, 2024
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fellow
- American Board of Physician Nutrition Scientists, 2020
- American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, 2020
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Vice President of Health and Chief Medical Officer
BP (British Petroleum)
01.2021 - 09.2024
Chief Medical Officer
Lockheed Martin, LM
01.2011 - 07.2021
Chief Medical Officer, Global Director of Health and Safety
John Deere
01.2008 - 01.2011
Regional Medical Director, US
Shell Oil Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2008
Regional Medical Director, US
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
01.2000 - 01.2005
Master of Healthcare Management -
Harvard School of Public Health
Medical Doctorate -
University of Rochester School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry -
Dillard University
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Recertification, 2024
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fellow
- American Board of Physician Nutrition Scientists, 2020
- American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, 2020
References
Upon Request
Hobbies
Singer/Songwriter
Fitness Enthusiast
Podcasting
Boardservice
- National Business Group on Health, 2014-2021
- Leapfrog, 2015-2022
- Health Enhancement Research Org, 2016-Present
References
Upon Request
Hobbies
Singer/Songwriter
Fitness Enthusiast
Podcasting
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