David Gibson
About David Gibson
David Gibson is the Deputy Lab Director/COO at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the organization and a background in business administration and engineering.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
David Gibson currently serves as the Deputy Lab Director/COO at Sandia National Laboratories, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various operational facets of the laboratory, ensuring efficient and effective research and development endeavors.
Past Experience at Argonne National Laboratory
Before his current role, David held the position of Senior Director of Environmental Safety, Health, and Quality at Argonne National Laboratory from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure at Argonne, based in Lemont, Illinois, he managed programs related to environmental safety, health, and quality, guiding the lab in maintaining compliance and excellence in these critical areas.
Leadership Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
David Gibson has a long history of leadership roles at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2017 to 2019, he served as Director of California Site Operations in Livermore, California. He also held the position of Senior Manager for Collaborative Development & Operations between 2015 and 2017. In 2015, he briefly acted as Director of Radiation Protection, Environmental Management, and Occupational Safety & Health in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Educational Background
David Gibson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from The University of New Mexico, achieved between 1999 and 2001. He also holds a degree in Construction Management from the University of New Mexico School of Engineering, obtained from 1993 to 1998. His solid educational background provides a foundation for his extensive career in laboratory operations and management.
Skills and Expertise
David's career has endowed him with functional oversight experience in diverse areas, including Enterprise IT and Strategic Planning. He has consistently demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative teaming skills, making him effective in leading both mission-enabling and mission-technology organizations. His broad skill set and expertise have contributed significantly to his various leadership roles.