Kevan Thompson
About Kevan Thompson
Kevan Thompson is an experienced Health and Safety Manager currently working at Rocket Lab USA in Auckland, New Zealand. He has held various roles in health and safety management across multiple organizations since 2009.
Current Role at Rocket Lab USA
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 commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety in its operations. His role involves developing and implementing safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization.
Previous Experience in Health and Safety Management
Before joining Rocket Lab USA, Kevan Thompson accumulated extensive experience in health and safety management across various organizations. He worked at HRV as the HSE Manager from 2017, and prior to that, he held the position of Health, Safety, and Compliance Manager at DTL Ltd from 2014 to 2016. His career also includes roles at KiwiRail as Human Resources and Safety Manager from 2009 to 2011 and at BlueScope Steel as Health and Safety Business Partner from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Kevan Thompson's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manchester, which he completed from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his studies at the Institute of Development Studies at Massey University. Additionally, he attended the Southern Institute of Technology from 2018 to 2022, enhancing his expertise in health and safety management.
Career Progression in Health and Safety
Throughout his career, Kevan Thompson has progressed through various roles in health and safety management. He worked at Visy Industries as Health, Safety, and Environment Manager from 2016 to 2017. His diverse experience in safety management roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations and practices in different industries.