NFPA appoints Vishal Kashyap as regional manager for India

QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has appointed Vishal Kashyap as regional manager for India, a new role focused on strengthening the organization's engagement with stakeholders across the country's fire, electrical and life safety sectors.

The appointment will see Kashyap represent NFPA in India while working with regulatory authorities, fire service leaders, industry associations and businesses to better understand the country's evolving safety landscape.

According to NFPA, Kashyap will collaborate with key stakeholders, assess fire and life safety needs, and help identify opportunities where the organization's expertise and resources can support efforts to reduce loss and improve safety outcomes.

"India is a country of enormous importance to the advancement of fire and life safety, and we are pleased to welcome Vishal to our regional team," said Mike Brunzell, vice president of global business development at NFPA. "His technical expertise, experience as an educator, and understanding of how safety decisions are made on the ground will help us establish the right foundation for a meaningful and lasting presence in India."

Kashyap brings more than 20 years of experience spanning engineering, fire and life safety, education and organizational leadership across India and the Middle East.

Before joining NFPA, he served as head of engineering for SIBCA in Abu Dhabi, where he led a multidisciplinary team of more than 130 engineering professionals and oversaw projects involving fire, security and built-environment systems. He was also recognized in 2004 with the National Geographic Channel Innovator of the Year award for engineering innovation.

NFPA noted that Kashyap is an approved training instructor in its Authorized Education Network.

"NFPA's mission has guided my work for many years, and I am honored to help advance that mission in India," Kashyap said. "I look forward to listening carefully to stakeholders across the country, understanding their priorities, and helping NFPA identify meaningful ways to support safer communities and more resilient buildings." 

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