Kevan Thompson
About Kevan Thompson
Kevan Thompson is an experienced Health and Safety Manager currently working at Rocket Lab USA and HRV in Auckland, New Zealand. He has a background in health, safety, and compliance management, with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manchester and further studies at the Southern Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Kevan Thompson serves as the Health and Safety Manager at Rocket Lab USA. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's safety protocols and compliance measures in Auckland, New Zealand. His role involves overseeing health and safety practices to ensure a safe working environment for employees.
Current Role at HRV
In addition to his position at Rocket Lab, Kevan Thompson is also the Health, Safety, and Environment Manager at HRV, a role he has occupied since 2017. His responsibilities include implementing safety standards and managing health initiatives within the organization, also based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Previous Experience in Health and Safety Management
Before his current roles, Kevan Thompson worked in various health and safety management positions. He was the Health, Safety, and Compliance Manager at DTL Ltd from 2014 to 2016 and served as the Health and Safety Business Partner at Bluescope Steel from 2012 to 2014. He also held the position of Health, Safety, and Environment Manager at Visy Industries for one year, from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background
Kevan Thompson studied at the University of Manchester, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education at the Southern Institute of Technology from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he attended the Institute of Development Studies at Massey University, enhancing his knowledge in relevant fields.
Prior Roles in Human Resources and Safety
Kevan Thompson has a background in human resources and safety management. He worked at KiwiRail as the Human Resources and Safety Manager from 2009 to 2011. This role involved integrating safety practices within human resource functions, contributing to a safer workplace.