The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has appointed Romnish Kapoor as Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, strengthening its focus on fire, electrical and life safety initiatives.
Based in Dubai, Kapoor
will lead business development efforts, expand customer relationships and
support organisations adopting NFPA’s standards, training, certifications and
safety solutions.
Kapoor brings more
than 20 years of experience in fire safety, testing, inspection, certification,
regulatory compliance and strategic business development.
Previously, he held
commercial leadership roles at UL Solutions, managing regional sales and
strategic accounts across the Middle East and Africa, while working with
manufacturers, regulators, developers and industry stakeholders to advance
safety and compliance.
“The Middle East and North Africa remain a
strategic priority for NFPA, and we are pleased to welcome Romnish to our
regional team,” said Mike Brunzell, NFPA vice president of Global Business
Development. “His extensive experience working with customers, regulators, and
industry leaders across the region will help us continue delivering the
knowledge, resources, and solutions that support safer communities and
resilient built environments.”
“I’m excited to join NFPA at a time of
tremendous opportunity across the MENA region,” Kapoor said. “Governments,
regulators, and businesses continue to place greater emphasis on fire and life
safety, and I look forward to working with our existing and new customers and
to help them advance their efforts with the world-class resources and solutions
that NFPA has to offer.” -OGN