David Ackerman
About David Ackerman
David Ackerman serves as the Vice President of Operations and Head of HSSEQ at New Fortress Energy, where he oversees health, safety, security, environmental, and quality control aspects. With extensive experience in compliance and risk management across multiple countries, he has held various leadership roles in the energy and logistics sectors.
Work at New Fortress Energy
David Ackerman has served as Vice President of Operations and Head of HSSEQ at New Fortress Energy since 2020. In this role, he oversees all aspects of Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Quality control within operations and project development sites. He develops and drives compliance and HSSEQ strategies, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Ackerman's responsibilities include managing operational aspects and compliance efforts across various projects.
Education and Expertise
David Ackerman earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University, studying from 1995 to 1999. He has extensive expertise in compliance, risk assessment, and management. His educational background and professional experience have equipped him with skills in regulatory compliance, operational process efficiencies, and systems integrations, which he applies in his current role.
Background
David Ackerman grew up in Boulder, Colorado. His family background includes a mother who was an atmospheric researcher and electron microscopist, and a father who worked as a social worker and probation officer. His mother's work in atmospheric research included contributions that led to her photos of snowflakes being exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. He has a supportive wife and three children.
Previous Experience
Before joining New Fortress Energy, David Ackerman held several key positions in the industry. He worked as Global Operations Support Director at Euroports from 2014 to 2019 and served as Senior Director of HSSE at TerraForm Power from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Global HSEC Manager and Global Head of Regulatory Compliance at Trafigura/Impala Terminals from 2011 to 2014, and he managed Quality Control and Training at Kinder Morgan from 2008 to 2011.
Achievements
David Ackerman has been recognized for his contributions to the field, including being nominated and recognized by the United States Department of Defense as a Patriotic Employer in 2011. He has managed operational compliance efforts in 28 countries across five continents, demonstrating his extensive experience in the industry.