Les Cox

QHSSE Director

Les Cox is a global QHSSE professional with expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability across energy, infrastructure, and telecommunications. As QHSSE Director at Ara Partners, he leads health and safety initiatives, advancing a beyond-zero approach with sustainable practices.

Previously, he held leadership roles at Kent, Kentech and IHS Towers, including directing the integration of Kentech and Kent to create a global energy business driving the energy transition. Holding a postgraduate qualification in OHS Sciences from Edith Cowan University, Les combines technical expertise and a collaborative approach to align safety, leadership and culture with true value creation where organizations, their people and the planet can realize the opportunity to thrive.