MEDIA RELEASE PR40563
NSF International Appoints New General Manager of NSF Shanghai, China Operations
SHANGHAI, July 27 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
New General Manager to Assist Chinese Water, Food, and Nutritional
Supplement Manufacturers Accessing International Markets
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, has appointed Alex Zhang
with companies that manufacture food equipment, nutritional supplements, and products that come into contact with
drinking water by providing testing, auditing, product certification and independent system registration. These services help
Chinese companies gain access to international markets by achieving global standards for public health and safety.
The joint venture, approved by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China
(CNCA), was launched in 2005, and serves as the hub of NSF International's operations in China.
Mr. Zhang will be responsible for NSF Shanghai's joint venture operations in Shanghai, directing NSF's range of
auditing, product certification and registration services.
Mr. Zhang has over 15 years of professional experience, including expertise in launching and growing new businesses
in China. His professional experience includes working cooperatively with international and local
authorities, such as the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC), the Commodity Inspection Bureau, and
Customs. While serving as Asia-Pacific Operations Leader for General Electric Water & Process
Technologies, Mr. Zhang launched the Asia Pacific operations for GE Water Residential & Commercial group in Shanghai.
An expert in residential water treatment systems, Mr. Zhang also served as General Manager of EcoWater China.
Mr. Zhang's responsibilities will include hiring and training local, experienced staff and developing new business
strategies to effectively serve the local market. He will also coordinate with NSF International's 31 global locations, eight of
which are located throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
"Alex Zhang has a proven track record in growing business in China, as well as extensive knowledge and expertise in
international public health standards and policies," said Lori Bestervelt, Senior Vice President of NSF International. "His
combination of international and local experience will help companies navigate the global marketplace and bridge Western
companies to the Chinese market."
Mr. Zhang studied mechanical engineering at University of Leuven in Belgium and earned master's and bachelor's
degrees in applied mechanics from Fudan University in Shanghai, China.
View the entire news release in Chinese
CONTACT: Greta Houlahan,
NSF International,
Phone: +1 734.913.5723,
Email: houlahan@nsf.org
SOURCE: NSF International
CONTACT: Greta Houlahan,
NSF International,
+1-734-913-5723,
houlahan@nsf.org
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