SGS Appoints New Strategic NDT Operations Development Leader for Asia

On August 1, 2010, SGS announced Jason Scott as the new Strategic NDT Operations Development Leader for Asia. Jason assumed responsibility for the development of strategic operations for Non-Destructive Testing globally but with a particular focus on Asia.

SGS appointed Jason Scott as the new Strategic NDT Operations Development Leader for Asia, based in the Philippines. Jason will focus on developing strategic operations in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Project Management globally but with a particular focus on Asia.

In 1994, Jason started his career as NDT technician in the United Kingdom, where he gained valuable experience in the field of Non-Destructive Testing. In 1997 he took the opportunity to work at Lavender International, the International NDT Training Center based in Sheffield, UK, where he spent several years travelling around the world training and examining inspectors in accordance with American and European certification schemes, before joining SGS in April 2004.

Jason was then based in Nigeria managing major multinational NDT projects for SGS on Bonny Island. Three years later, in 2007, he joined SGS China in Shanghai to take on the challenge of opening a new NDT Training & Examination Center for the SGS Group.

Six years later, on August 1, 2010, Jason was appointed as Strategic NDT Operations Development Leader for Asia, based in Philippines. In his new role, he will be responsible for the development of strategic operations in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Project Management for SGS Industrial Services.

About SGS Non-Destructive Testing Services

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company with extensive knowledge and multidisciplinary expertise in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). As well as conventional Non-Destructive Testing techniques, SGS offers a wide range of advanced NDT methods, provided to international standards by qualified inspectors. In every stage of an asset lifecycle, SGS contributes valueadded NDT services and provides quality assurance and process safety.

In addition to a wide range of Non-Destructive Testing Services, SGS provides NDT Training Courses and Certification Services in accordance with European (EN473) and American (ANST) Standards. These are available at the SGS NDT Training Center in Shanghai. Offering training services is a key part of SGS' strategy to improve quality and safety across the globe. SGS trains and examines personnel on the highest inspection standards worldwide.