Underwriters Laboratories strengthens presence in Global Water Division by hiring industry veteran

Dec. 26, 2008 - PRLog -- Bangalore: Dr.T.N.V.V.Rao joins Underwriters Laboratories (UL) water division as Head – Water solutions at UL’s office in India. Prior to this appointment Dr. Rao was with Givaudan and was responsible for Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety (RAPS) for India Operations and helped to develop and maintain Quality Systems. At UL, he will work to develop and expand UL’s water business in India.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Venkitachalam, Vice President & Managing Director, UL Emerging Markets, said,” Water quality management is an essential but untapped market in India. We are focussed on establishing UL as a leader in water quality and Dr. Rao will help our initiative as he brings along vast experience and knowledge in the field of water quality management and testing procedures.”

Jeff Smith, General Manager, UL Global Water Business stated, “Dr. Rao is a key strategic addition to the water team.  His knowledge and experience of the water industry in India further positions UL to expand globally in this market.”

Dr. Rao, Head-Water Solutions said, “UL has been a crusader for safety practices and has earned global acceptance. They have strict safety certification procedures and are focussed on their strategic initiatives and have excellent research division and technology support. It’s a challenge and opportunity to explore the Indian market under the UL guidance. My mandate will be to take UL’s water business to the next level in India. “

Mr. Rao is a Certified Lead Auditor for OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and safety Assessment Systems) and also has Ph.D in Environmental Chemistry from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

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