TPi January 2012

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NSF International’s new managing director of water systems NSF International, a global testing, auditing and certification organisation focused on protecting public health and the environment, has appointed Alex Zhang to managing director, water systems, Asia-Pacific, fromhis previous position as general manager overseeing the company’s Shanghai operations. Mr Zhang’s 16 years of experience in water treatment technologies, operations management and international regulations relating to water quality will assist companies with global compliance and market access. An expert in drinking water quality, Mr Zhang has a proven track record in growing business in China, as well as knowledge and expertise in international public health standards and policies. In his new role he will oversee NSF International’s water programmes in China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and India, the largest exporters of commercial and residential drinking water treatment products. His primary responsibilities include growing NSF’s testing, auditing and certification services as it relates to water treatment and distribution products produced in Asia. Mr Zhang also heads up NSF Shanghai Co, Ltd, the hub of NSF’s China operations, and works cooperatively with international and local authorities such as the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC), the Commodity Inspection Bureau, and Customs. He helped expand NSF’s services throughout China, including the opening of the NSF Shanghai testing laboratory, which was launched in February 2011. The laboratory provides local testing services to verify compliance to NSF and other international standards. Prior to his tenure with NSF International Mr Zhang served as Asia-Pacific operations leader for General Electric Water & Process Technologies, where he launched the Asia Pacific operations for GE Water Residential & Commercial group in Shanghai. He also served as general manager of EcoWater China, where he used his expertise in residential water treatment systems. “Alex’s business expertise and knowledge of international public health regulations and policies for water has proven to be invaluable in expanding NSF’s testing, auditing and certification operations in China,” said NSF International president and CEO Kevan P Lawlor. “In his new role, Alex will continue to help companies gain access to new export markets and demonstrate compliance with global water safety and quality standards.”

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