Global public health organization NSF International has appointed Frank Pan Managing Director of China Operations.

based in Shanghai, Frank Pan is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for NSF Internationals expanding programs in China, which include testing, auditing, certification, training and, separately, consulting services for the food, drinking water, health sciences and sustainability industries, as well as ISO registrations. Pan will also ensure NSFs strategies in China are aligned with the organizations global strategies.

"Frank brings to NSF International a wealth of experience and knowledge in the testing, inspection and certification industry. He has a proven track record in business strategy and development and has been successful in growing global businesses in China, Southeast Asia and North America," said Lori Bestervelt, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at NSF International.

Pan brings over 15 years of testing, inspection and certification industry experience to NSF International. Prior to joining NSF, Pan most recently worked as Vice President for Bureau Veritas CPS division, implementing global strategies to expand its North American electrical and electronics services, as well as drive new business in the China market. Pan also worked as Chief Executive of Intertek Groups Southeast Asia region and earlier as Chief Operating Officer of the China region. In these roles, he implemented strategic plans to strengthen and expand the companys businesses across Asia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute in China and an Executive MBA with Honors from Massey University in New Zealand.

about NSF International

NSF International  is an independent, global organization that writes standards, and tests and certifies products for the food, water, health sciences, and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment. Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. With operations in more than 170 countries, NSF International is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment. 

NSF International has served clients in China since 2005, when it established NSF Shanghai Co. Ltd. as a joint venture with the Shanghai Audit Centre of Quality Systems. In 2011, NSF International opened the NSF International Testing Laboratory in Shanghai, which is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by the China National Accreditation Service (CNAS).