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Alastair Mckenzie-Kerr, PhD

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Alastair Mckenzie-Kerr
 

Regional Director of Health, Safety & Human Factors, EMEA

 

+44 20 7072 5101 (Office)
18 St Swithin's Ln, 2nd Floor
London, UK EC4N 8AD

Dr. Alastair McKenzie-Kerr has 25 years of experience advising high‑risk organizations across industries, including mining, construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, technology, transportation, and infrastructure. Known for his “boots‑to‑boardroom” experience, he combines hands‑on field experience with strategic leadership to help manage and mitigate human error and improve safety performance in high-hazard organizations across Europe, the Middle East, India, South Africa, Australia, North America, and South America.

Dr. Mckenzie-Kerr has led corporate safety strategies, implemented AI‑enabled Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) solutions, and integrated human factors into design engineering and operational systems. His expertise includes safety culture assessments, serious injury and fatality prevention programs, and data‑driven occupational health and safety advisory. A Chartered Psychologist and experienced safety professional, he is a frequent speaker at industry conferences on occupational safety and human factors.

At J.S. Held, Dr. Mckenzie-Kerr leads our Occupational Health, Safety, and Human Factors services across EMEA, driving strategic growth and supporting clients in regulated, high-risk sectors.  He holds a PhD in Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology and is a member of IOSH and the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.

Dr. Mckenzie-Kerr holds a PhD in Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology and a Diploma in Psychology from Cardiff University.

Key Expertise

  • H&S Advisory
  • Human Factors Integration
  • AI-Integration in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)
  • Human Error Assessment and Mitigation
  • Safety Culture Assessment
  • Serious Injury and Fatality Program Development
  • Contractor Management
  • Construction Safety
  • Data Analytics

Professional Affiliations

  • Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society
  • Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, member
  • Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, member

J.S. Held is recognized as an ENR Top 200 Environmental Consulting Firm and industry leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant for Sustainability & ESG Consulting.