Patrick Tucker
About Patrick Tucker
Patrick Tucker serves as the Director of Finance at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2022. He has an extensive background in finance and management, with previous roles at various companies including Honeywell and SAIC.
Work at Rocket Lab
Patrick Tucker has served as the Director of Finance at Rocket Lab since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, contributing to its strategic financial planning and management. His tenure at Rocket Lab has spanned two years, during which he has utilized his extensive experience in finance to support the company's objectives in the aerospace sector.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Tucker earned his MBA in Business Administration and Management from the UNM Anderson School of Management, studying from 1990 to 1992. He also holds a BBA with a dual concentration in Management Information Systems and Business Administration, obtained from the same institution between 1979 and 1983. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial management.
Background
Before joining Rocket Lab, Patrick Tucker had a diverse career in finance and operations across various industries. He retired as an owner of a business in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 2017 to 2022. His previous roles included serving as Director of Finance and Program Controls at MEI Technologies, Inc., and as Vice President for Finance at SAIC. His career spans several decades, with significant positions held at companies like Honeywell and Philips Semiconductors.
Professional Experience
Patrick Tucker has accumulated extensive experience in finance and operations management. He worked at Honeywell, Inc. as Manager of Finance & Accounting for 13 years and held various leadership roles at SAIC and PMC Solutions, Inc. His international experience includes working at Philips Semiconductors in the USA, Netherlands, and Germany, where he served as Director of Information Technology. This breadth of experience has contributed to his expertise in financial strategy and operational efficiency.