Our Leadership in North America
- CEO & President, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
- CFO, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Jan de Leon
CEO & President, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Jan de Leon has been Chief Executive Officer of TÜV SÜD Americas region since February 2025. He is responsible for the strategic development, operational performance, and growth of TÜV SÜD across North and South America.
In leading the Americas region, Jan focuses on strengthening execution discipline and operational performance, with clear emphasis on translating strategy into measurable results. He places strong importance on accountability, cost awareness, and empowering teams to drive impact in a dynamic and evolving market environment.
Jan joined TÜV SÜD in 2018 and has held several senior leadership roles across the Group. He began his career at TÜV SÜD in Munich, as Head of Corporate Financial Controlling before being appointed Director of Rail GmbH, followed by Chief Financial Officer of the Real Estate & Infrastructure Division. In 2023, he became Chief Financial Officer for the Americas Region, where he played a key role in shaping financial strategy and business performance.
Prior to TÜV SÜD, he gained experience in corporate finance, strategy, and consulting, including roles at Stern Stewart & Co., as well as positions in banking and professional services at Goldman Sachs, Bankhaus Metzler, and Deloitte Deutschland.
His prior experience across his TÜV SÜD, consulting, and banking roles provides a strong foundation for driving performance, financial discipline, and operational steering, supporting consistent execution and sustainable growth across the Americas region.
In leading the Americas region, Jan focuses on strengthening execution discipline and operational performance, with clear emphasis on translating strategy into measurable results. He places strong importance on accountability, cost awareness, and empowering teams to drive impact in a dynamic and evolving market environment.
Jan joined TÜV SÜD in 2018 and has held several senior leadership roles across the Group. He began his career at TÜV SÜD in Munich, as Head of Corporate Financial Controlling before being appointed Director of Rail GmbH, followed by Chief Financial Officer of the Real Estate & Infrastructure Division. In 2023, he became Chief Financial Officer for the Americas Region, where he played a key role in shaping financial strategy and business performance.
Prior to TÜV SÜD, he gained experience in corporate finance, strategy, and consulting, including roles at Stern Stewart & Co., as well as positions in banking and professional services at Goldman Sachs, Bankhaus Metzler, and Deloitte Deutschland.
His prior experience across his TÜV SÜD, consulting, and banking roles provides a strong foundation for driving performance, financial discipline, and operational steering, supporting consistent execution and sustainable growth across the Americas region.
Eduard Lysykh
CFO, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Eduard Lysykh is the Chief Financial Officer of TÜV SÜD Americas region, overseeing the financial strategy, corporate development, performance and risk management, and overall financial governance of TÜV SÜD's operations across North and South America.
Prior to his appointment as CFO in 2025, Eduard held various Finance leadership roles in TÜV SÜD Americas over his 16-year tenure with the organization, where he began his career post-graduation from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in International Business & Finance.
Early in his career, Eduard contributed to key strategic initiatives including regional market expansion and entry into new geographies, M&A transactions, and finance organization restructuring. He subsequently advanced through a series of Finance leadership roles supporting regional portfolio optimization across local and global businesses, with a strong operational focus and emphasis of discipline, transparency, and execution.
Prior to his appointment as CFO in 2025, Eduard held various Finance leadership roles in TÜV SÜD Americas over his 16-year tenure with the organization, where he began his career post-graduation from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in International Business & Finance.
Early in his career, Eduard contributed to key strategic initiatives including regional market expansion and entry into new geographies, M&A transactions, and finance organization restructuring. He subsequently advanced through a series of Finance leadership roles supporting regional portfolio optimization across local and global businesses, with a strong operational focus and emphasis of discipline, transparency, and execution.
- President & CEO, Global Risk Consultants
- Senior Vice President, Product Service, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
- Director, Business Assurance, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Greg Bates
President & CEO, Global Risk Consultants
Greg Bates is President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Risk Consultants Corp., a TÜV SÜD company. In this role, he leads GRC’s strategic and operational direction, with responsibility for financial strength, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and service excellence.
In addition to his role as CEO, Greg serves as Business Unit Manager for Risk Management within TÜV SÜD’s Industry & Infrastructure division, leading the business unit that includes Global Risk Consultants and ARISE and supporting the growth of TÜV SÜD’s risk management capabilities.
Greg joined Global Risk Consultants in 2004 and has held consulting, business development, and leadership roles across the organization. Prior to his current roles, he served as Vice President of Risk Engineering Services, leading global business development for GRC, including business strategy, innovation, product development, and strategic marketing and sales management. He also served as Director of Business Assurance – Americas at TÜV SÜD America, with P&L oversight across audit, academy training, and cyber services.
Greg began his professional career with IBM and FM Global. He holds an MBA in Risk Management and Finance (Enterprise Risk Management) from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
In addition to his role as CEO, Greg serves as Business Unit Manager for Risk Management within TÜV SÜD’s Industry & Infrastructure division, leading the business unit that includes Global Risk Consultants and ARISE and supporting the growth of TÜV SÜD’s risk management capabilities.
Greg joined Global Risk Consultants in 2004 and has held consulting, business development, and leadership roles across the organization. Prior to his current roles, he served as Vice President of Risk Engineering Services, leading global business development for GRC, including business strategy, innovation, product development, and strategic marketing and sales management. He also served as Director of Business Assurance – Americas at TÜV SÜD America, with P&L oversight across audit, academy training, and cyber services.
Greg began his professional career with IBM and FM Global. He holds an MBA in Risk Management and Finance (Enterprise Risk Management) from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Kapil Bansal
Senior Vice President, Product Service, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Kapil Bansal is Senior Vice President, Product Service for TÜV SÜD’s Americas region. In this role, he leads the Product Service business across the region, with responsibility for P&L, strategic growth, commercial performance, and operations across the Medical Devices, Transportation, Industrial, Consumer Products, and Food sectors.
In this role, Kapil focuses on driving strategic growth, strengthening operational performance, and supporting business development across multiple sectors and geographies.
Prior to his current role, Kapil was globally responsible for the Consumer Products, Retail, and Food business. Since joining TÜV SÜD in 2007, he has held senior global and regional leadership roles across global markets, leading multi-site and multicultural organizations, managing global P&L responsibilities, and supporting commercial performance and business growth across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Kapil served on the Board of Directors of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. He holds an MBA in Sales and Marketing and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from India.
In this role, Kapil focuses on driving strategic growth, strengthening operational performance, and supporting business development across multiple sectors and geographies.
Prior to his current role, Kapil was globally responsible for the Consumer Products, Retail, and Food business. Since joining TÜV SÜD in 2007, he has held senior global and regional leadership roles across global markets, leading multi-site and multicultural organizations, managing global P&L responsibilities, and supporting commercial performance and business growth across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Kapil served on the Board of Directors of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. He holds an MBA in Sales and Marketing and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from India.
Victor Chavez
Director, Business Assurance, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Victor Chavez is Director of Business Assurance for TÜV SÜD North America. He leads three business units across management systems certification, cybersecurity advisory, and commercial training, with responsibility for strategic transformation and building high-performing, agile teams.
Prior to his current role, Victor served as Academy Operations Manager for the Americas, where he drove operational efficiency, expanded the product portfolio, and developed an online business model, while leading teams through periods of crisis and organizational change.
Before joining TÜV SÜD, Victor held multiple roles at Lloyd’s Register, leading planning and business support for certification across the Americas, optimizing workforce utilization, and implementing digital tools for process improvement. He also managed global governance and training product development, leading 29 offices worldwide to strengthen operational consistency.
Earlier in his career, Victor worked in consulting, technical management, and academia. As an EHS Senior Consultant and Trainer at DuPont Sustainable Solutions, he guided major oil and gas facilities on safety and environmental management systems, while mentoring and training management and staff and leading regulatory compliance audits.
Victor holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Industrial Engineering from Instituto Politécnico Nacional and a Master of Science in Water Resource Management from Universidad de Cádiz.
Prior to his current role, Victor served as Academy Operations Manager for the Americas, where he drove operational efficiency, expanded the product portfolio, and developed an online business model, while leading teams through periods of crisis and organizational change.
Before joining TÜV SÜD, Victor held multiple roles at Lloyd’s Register, leading planning and business support for certification across the Americas, optimizing workforce utilization, and implementing digital tools for process improvement. He also managed global governance and training product development, leading 29 offices worldwide to strengthen operational consistency.
Earlier in his career, Victor worked in consulting, technical management, and academia. As an EHS Senior Consultant and Trainer at DuPont Sustainable Solutions, he guided major oil and gas facilities on safety and environmental management systems, while mentoring and training management and staff and leading regulatory compliance audits.
Victor holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Industrial Engineering from Instituto Politécnico Nacional and a Master of Science in Water Resource Management from Universidad de Cádiz.
- Vice President People, Head of People Organization, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
- Vice President, Marketing & Sales Enablement, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Tina Hempel
Vice President People, Head of People Organization, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Tina Hempel is the Head of People Organization for TÜV SÜD’s Americas region. In this role, she leads HR strategy across the Americans region, supporting business objectives and growth priorities through leadership effectiveness, organizational development, and people transformation.
In leading the People function, Tina focuses on driving large-scale transformation initiatives, strengthening HR governance, and stabilizing processes and systems to support sustainable business performance.
Her work also includes leadership assessment, employee experience, organizational change, strategic workforce planning, culture initiatives, as well as developing international HR teams with a strong focus on performance, accountability, and organizational culture.
Tina brings extensive international HR leadership experience across transformation, organizational development, talent strategy, and culture initiatives. Over her 19-year tenure with TÜV SÜD, she has held several HR leadership roles, including leading the HR Center of Excellence in Germany and HR operations functions, building broad expertise in shared services, HR governance, organizational effectiveness, and performance-driven cultures.
Tina holds an MBA in Leadership and Human Resources from Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, as well as a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management and Business Law from University of Applied Science Jena.
In leading the People function, Tina focuses on driving large-scale transformation initiatives, strengthening HR governance, and stabilizing processes and systems to support sustainable business performance.
Her work also includes leadership assessment, employee experience, organizational change, strategic workforce planning, culture initiatives, as well as developing international HR teams with a strong focus on performance, accountability, and organizational culture.
Tina brings extensive international HR leadership experience across transformation, organizational development, talent strategy, and culture initiatives. Over her 19-year tenure with TÜV SÜD, she has held several HR leadership roles, including leading the HR Center of Excellence in Germany and HR operations functions, building broad expertise in shared services, HR governance, organizational effectiveness, and performance-driven cultures.
Tina holds an MBA in Leadership and Human Resources from Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, as well as a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management and Business Law from University of Applied Science Jena.
Michael Harb
Vice President, Marketing & Sales Enablement, TÜV SÜD Americas Region
Michael Harb is Vice President of Marketing & Sales Enablement for TÜV SÜD Americas, where he leads the region's integrated marketing and commercial strategy to accelerate growth, strengthen customer relationships, and enhance market leadership across the Americas. Reporting to the Regional CEO, he is responsible for aligning marketing, sales, key account management and business development initiatives to deliver sustainable business results and long-term customer value.
With more than 17 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, Michael brings expertise in commercial strategy, business development, strategic account management, and organizational transformation. He has expertise in consumer goods testing, inspection and corporate social responsibility programs, helping global brands address quality, safety and supply chain compliance challenges.
Since joining TÜV SÜD more than a decade ago, Michael has held leadership positions across strategic account management, global business development, and commercial transformation. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, advancing data-driven decision-making and fostering collaboration to strengthen customer engagement, commercial performance and innovation.
Michael remains committed to inspiring trust and enabling progress through independent testing, inspection, certification and advisory services.
Michael holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University, with an emphasis in Marketing and Business Law.
With more than 17 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, Michael brings expertise in commercial strategy, business development, strategic account management, and organizational transformation. He has expertise in consumer goods testing, inspection and corporate social responsibility programs, helping global brands address quality, safety and supply chain compliance challenges.
Since joining TÜV SÜD more than a decade ago, Michael has held leadership positions across strategic account management, global business development, and commercial transformation. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, advancing data-driven decision-making and fostering collaboration to strengthen customer engagement, commercial performance and innovation.
Michael remains committed to inspiring trust and enabling progress through independent testing, inspection, certification and advisory services.
Michael holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University, with an emphasis in Marketing and Business Law.
