Senior Management

S. Joe Bhatia

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

S. Joe Bhatia began his tenure as president and chief executive officer of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on January 1, 2006.

Prior to joining ANSI, Mr. Bhatia held the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer of the international group at Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). During his tenure with the organization Mr. Bhatia assumed positions of progressive leadership in global business operations. His areas of responsibility included engineering, governmental and congressional liaisons, external affairs, follow-up (certification) services, and direction of UL’s $300+ million international operations.

Mr. Bhatia served two terms as president of the Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT), from 2013 to 2017, and previously served as COPANT vice president for four years. He also serves as vice chairman of the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Standards and Technical Trade Barriers (ITAC 16), a joint program of the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Credential Engine, and a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council and its Standing Committee on Strategies.

Recently retired as a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors, Mr. Bhatia holds a seat on the Oakton Community College Education Foundation Board. In addition to his numerous professional affiliations, he is a frequent lecturer in the U.S. and around the world on topics such as international trade, technical developments, commercial market access, and health, safety, and environmental concerns.

Mr. Bhatia holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and a master of science in business management. He and his wife, Punita, have two sons and one grandson.