Title: EH&S Manager
Company: Grifols, S.A.
Location: La Mesa, California, United States
Gilberto Santa Rosa Silva, MBA, EH&S Manager at Grifols SA, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in the field of Environmental Health and Safety Management.
Mr. Santa Rosa Silva is recognized for his distinguished tenure and expertise in environmental health and safety (EHS) management, characterized by progressive leadership roles spanning multiple industries and continents. Since 2024, he has served as the EH&S manager at Grifols SA, where he is responsible for implementing business strategies aligned with the latest ISO standards. In this capacity, Mr. Santa Rosa Silva engages leadership, supervisors, managers and employees in the health and safety system, holding them accountable for conducting safety inspections and reporting preventive observations to mitigate incidents. He also oversees employee training on safety tools, assists with incident investigations, and manages all documentation required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to ensure compliance and prevent fines. Mr. Santa Rosa Silva’s collaborative approach reinforces the responsibility of each department head for the safety of their teams.
Before pivoting into the role of an EH&S manager, Mr. Santa Rosa Silva served as an occupational safety specialist III at Grifols, S.A., from 2022 to 2024. During this period, he played a pivotal role in preparing the site for ISO 45001 certification, a milestone that was achieved in June 2025 under his leadership. This accomplishment stands as one of Mr. Santa Rosa Silva’s most significant career achievements, as it required building a robust safety culture from the ground up and engaging every level of the organization. The certification process demanded hands-on engagement with team members, fostering a sense of ownership over workplace safety and ensuring that all staff understood their responsibilities.
From 2021 to 2022, Mr. Santa Rosa Silva worked as a health and safety specialist at Grossmont College in San Diego. He was instrumental in implementing the injury and illness prevention plan during the COVID-19 pandemic, which included developing and enforcing protocols for the safe reopening of the campus. Mr. Santa Rosa Silva’s efforts ensured compliance with evolving public health guidelines while maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty and staff.
Before relocating to the United States, Mr. Santa Rosa Silva developed his expertise in Brazil. He began his professional journey in 2000 as a chemical technician at Dow. He also held the position of project engineer at Conen Infraestrutura Urbana from 2010 to 2011 and occupational health and safety coordinator at L’Oréal Procosa RJ, where he oversaw site-wide safety initiatives as the designated safety officer in the industrial sector. Additionally, Mr. Santa Rosa Silva excelled as an EH&S manager at Grupo Bravante, where he managed comprehensive safety programs for operations in the oil and gas industry until 2015.
Highly educated, Mr. Santa Rosa Silva initially acquired a technical diploma in chemistry from Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica da Bahia in 1999. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in sanitary and environmental engineering from the Universidade Federal da Bahia in 2008, a postgraduate degree in operational health and safety engineering from Engenharia de Segurança do Trabalho in 2010, and, more recently, a Master of Business Administration in business administration and management from San Diego University for Integrative Studies in 2019. Mr. Santa Rosa Silva’s educational achievements have been instrumental in validating his credentials internationally. Notably, his Brazilian degrees were recognized as equivalent to California standards, allowing him to advance professionally after relocating.
Mr. Santa Rosa Silva is an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals, reflecting his commitment to ongoing professional development within his field. Beyond his professional commitments, he is civically engaged as a volunteer for beach and park cleanups and supports community initiatives as a donor to Playhouses for Families.
Attributing his accomplishments to perseverance and adaptability, Mr. Santa Rosa Silva is known for setting clear goals and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve them, never wavering in his pursuit of excellence. Eager for the future, he aims to advance into senior management or director roles within Grifols SA while supporting other company sites globally through internal audits and certification preparation efforts. Mr. Santa Rosa Silva’s dedication continues to drive improvements in workplace safety standards both locally and internationally.
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