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UL Solutions Announces Executive Leadership Changes New leadership roles position the company for ongoing success in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry

Key Takeaway: UL Solutions Inc. announced significant changes to its Executive Leadership Team, effective September 1, 2025. Alex Dadakis will take over as President of TIC, while Gitte Schj tz will become the Chief Business Operations and Innovation Officer. Weifang Zhou transitions to a new role as Special Advisor to the CEO. These changes are intended to enhance the company’s agility and responsiveness in the rapidly evolving Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Leadership changes aim to enhance company agility and responsiveness.
  • New roles are expected to position the company for ongoing success.
  • The leadership team reflects strong momentum after its first year as a public company.

Full Press Release Details

UL Solutions Announces Executive Leadership Changes
New leadership roles position the company for ongoing success in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Aug. 14, 2025 - UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced key role changes on its Executive Leadership Team, building on the strong momentum achieved during its first year as a publicly traded company.
Effective Sept. 1, Alex Dadakis, currently Chief Business Operations and Innovation Officer (CBOI), will become President of TIC, succeeding Weifang Zhou. Assuming the CBOI role will be Gitte Schj tz, currently Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer. Zhou will assume a newly created role as Special Advisor to the CEO.
All three will report to President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon along with other current members of the Executive Leadership Team Chief Financial Officer Ryan Robinson, Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Chapin, Chief Legal Officer Scott D'Angelo and EVP, President of Software Advisory John Genovesi.
"Our mission of working for a safer, more secure and more sustainable world has never been more relevant as the market continues to evolve rapidly and technological change proliferates across the 35 industries we serve," Scanlon said. "These enhancements to
our Executive Leadership Team position us well for the future, with a bias toward increased speed and agility to meet and exceed our customers' needs."
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Communications Officer
Kathy.Fieweger ul.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What changes were announced in UL Solutions' leadership?

UL Solutions announced key leadership changes, including Alex Dadakis as TIC President.

Who will replace Weifang Zhou as TIC President?

Alex Dadakis will succeed Weifang Zhou as President of TIC starting Sept. 1.

What is Weifang Zhou's new role?

Weifang Zhou will take on the new position of Special Advisor to the CEO.

Who reports to CEO Jennifer Scanlon?

The leadership team includes CFO Ryan Robinson, CHRO Linda Chapin, and others.

What does UL Solutions focus on?

UL Solutions emphasizes safety, security, and sustainability across various industries.

Last updated: Aug 14, 2025