American Society of Safety Engineers, USA launched 

Ambassador Program to reach out globally –

Ashok Garlapati from Kuwait is appointed as ASSE Ambassador for

Middle East, India and South East Asia

 

American Society Safety Engineers (ASSE), USA has recently launched the Ambassador Program to further reach out the global Safety Health & Environmental professionals. The Ambassador Program is envisioned as an informal way of engaging and leveraging ASSE global champions – volunteers with significant membership experience and professional expertise both in their local communities and globally. Mr. Fred Fortman, Executive Director of ASSE announced that ASSE Ambassadors will help identify and further explore business and membership growth opportunities in markets outside of the US.  They will also represent ASSE globally as needed.

Outstanding ASSE members who are engaged in promoting ASSE across the who have proven records as successful and influential volunteer leaders within the global SH&E community has been chosen initially.  They have also demonstrated strong interest and involvement through the years in ASSE global programs, member outreach, chapter/section creation, partnership creation and generating business opportunities and leads.   About 5 members have been chosen to represent in their respective areas / regions as ASSE Ambassadors. Ashok Garlapati from Kuwait has been chosen as an ASSE Ambassador for Middle East, India and SE Asia. Ashok has been an active member of the ASSE global safety community for over ten years including a building a safety community in Kuwait while more recently lending his support to new ASSE chapter in India. Garlapati has established himself as a global leader in SH&E field including receipt of ASSE Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the year Award in 2011, role of Administrator for ASSE’s International Practice Specialty and also an Advisory committee member of ASSE Kuwait Chapter. As an ASSE Ambassador, Ashok will help move the safety mission forward by continuing to build community, share technical knowledge and identify opportunities to advance the SH&E profession. Ashok is currently working as a Sr HSE Specialist (D&T), HSE D&T Team, Kuwait Oil Company and actively volunteering in ASSE.