Pedro Sancha

President, CEO & Director @ NSF

About

As President & CEO of NSF, I lead a global, science‑based organization providing independent Testing, Inspection, Certification (TIC), and advisory services that protect and advance human health.My career spans more than two decades of executive leadership across global industrial and business services organizations, including roles at Fortune 200 companies and middle‑market businesses. I have led operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific in regulated and risk‑sensitive environments, with a consistent focus on building durable organizations that combine purpose, performance, and accountability.At NSF, my priority is strengthening our role as a global leader in food, water, and wellness by investing in our people, capabilities, and partnerships, and by delivering consistent, science‑based solutions for clients operating at the intersection of safety, quality, and performance. Today, NSF supports more than 40,000 clients across 110 countries, helping protect brands, enable market access, and build consumer trust.Prior to NSF, I held executive leadership roles at Ecolab and Shell, where I led global businesses through periods of change, strengthened operating performance, and advanced digital and innovation‑led capabilities across diverse services models.Having lived and worked across four continents, I bring a collaborative and culturally agile approach to leadership. I believe in the power of science, technology, and human ingenuity to create long‑term value for customers, employees, investors, and the communities we serve.

Country

United States

City

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Industry

Public Safety

Skill

Board of Directors, Executive Leadership, Corporate Governance, P&L Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Change Management, New Business Development, Management, Sales, Marketing, Business Services, Energy, Petrochemical, Coaching

Experience

President, CEO & Director

NSF

2022-2 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

Ann Arbor, MI

NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, water and wellness industries. NSF serves 40,000 clients in 110 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety and Water Quality.

Senior Vice President and General Manager, Industrial Digital Group

Ecolab

2021-1 - 2022-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Greater Chicago Area

Led the digital transformation of Ecolab’s $7B Industrial Group, driving innovation across advanced IoT, cloud-based analytics, AI, machine learning, e-commerce, mixed reality, and remote asset monitoring. Enabled scalable digital solutions that improved operational efficiency and enhanced customer engagement.

Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Light Industries

Ecolab

2018-8 - 2021-1 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Held full P&L responsibility for a $1.4B global division with 3,500 employees. Delivered water management solutions to clients in food & beverage, high-tech, life sciences, manufacturing, institutional, and municipal sectors. Drove sustainable growth through operational excellence, product innovation, and commercial strategy.

Vice President, Strategy and Business Development

Ecolab

2018-1 - 2018-7 · 7 mos

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Partnered with Ecolab’s Executive Committee on strategic corporate initiatives. Reported directly to the President & COO, contributing to enterprise-wide growth planning, pricing strategy and supply chain optimization.

General Manager, Europe / Middle East / Africa

Shell

2016-2 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Led a $1B business portfolio spanning commodity and specialty chemicals across pharmaceuticals, agriculture, water treatment, paints, and coatings. Oversaw regional P&L and drove commercial strategy, operational performance, and customer engagement across EMEA.

Senior Director, Strategy - Asia Pacific & Middle East

Shell

2014-2 - 2016-2 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Singapore

Directed strategic investments, technology roadmaps, joint ventures, and feedstock decisions for Shell’s $6B+ bulk chemicals business. Enabled long-term growth and competitive positioning across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Senior Director, Sales - Southeast Asia

Shell

2012-1 - 2014-2 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Singapore

Managed P&L for a $200M lubricants business serving transport, manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and power sectors. Delivered commercial growth through customer-centric sales strategies and regional market development.

Director, Marketing - Europe & Africa

Shell

2010-5 - 2012-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

London, United Kingdom

Drove profitable growth for an $800M automotive lubricants business across Europe and Africa. Led brand strategy, product positioning, and go-to-market execution to strengthen market share and strategic account relationships.

Director, Group Strategy & Portfolio

Shell

2007-8 - 2010-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

London, United Kingdom

Led high-caliber teams to address strategic opportunities across Shell’s global portfolio, including multi-billion-dollar portfolio deals, business turnarounds, industrial relations, and organizational design.

Management Consultant

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

2006-5 - 2006-8 · 4 mos

Madrid, Spain

Developed a ten-year strategic growth plan for a major European gas utility. Conducted market analysis and identified strategic acquisition targets in North America and the Middle East to support international expansion.

Manager, Supply Chain Operations - France & Benelux

Shell

2003-9 - 2005-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Paris, France

Led operational and service improvements across Shell’s oil products logistics operations in France and Benelux. The business served 4,000 clients through 20 terminals and a fleet of approximately 500 trucks, with an annual operating budget of $150M. Delivered measurable efficiency gains and enhanced service levels through data-driven process optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

Business Consultant

Arthur Andersen Business Consulting

2001-8 - 2003-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Madrid, Spain

Advised multinational clients on post-merger integrations, streamlining core business processes and IT systems to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate synergy realization.