The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has appointed Romnish Kapoor as Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), strengthening the organization’s fire, electrical and life safety presence across the region.
Based in Dubai, Kapoor will lead NFPA’s business development activity across MENA, expand customer relationships and support organizations adopting NFPA codes and standards, training, certifications and related technical solutions.
The appointment comes as governments, regulators and industry stakeholders across the region continue to invest in major infrastructure and development projects, increasing demand for internationally recognized fire and life safety expertise.
Mike Brunzell, NFPA Vice President of Global Business Development, said the move reflects the association’s continued investment in MENA.
“The Middle East and North Africa remain a strategic priority for NFPA, and we are pleased to welcome Romnish to our regional team,” Brunzell said. “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.”
Kapoor brings more than 20 years of experience in fire and life safety, testing, inspection and certification, regulatory compliance, strategic account management and business development. Before joining NFPA, he held commercial leadership roles with UL Solutions, where he led regional sales and strategic account growth initiatives across the Middle East and Africa and supported expansion into emerging markets.
Kapoor said he was joining NFPA at “a time of tremendous opportunity” in MENA, adding that governments, regulators and businesses were placing greater emphasis on fire and life safety. He said he looks forward to working with existing and new customers to help advance their safety goals using NFPA’s resources and solutions.
