April 26, 2005: UL Names Williams New President And CEO
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), the safety testing and certification organization, has named Keith E. Williams as the not-for-profit's new president and chief executive officer. UL also elected Williams to the company's board of trustees. His appointment will begin in mid-May.
"Keith comes to UL as a seasoned executive," said Fred Marcon, UL chairman. "His proven success record in leading technology-driven global businesses, combined with his strong technical orientation and financial expertise makes him an excellent leader for UL. His technical savvy and engineering background are an excellent fit with UL and will help ensure that UL remains the world's leader in safety testing, certification, and public safety."