NSF International Appoints Purkiss Vice President of Global Water Division
NSF International has appointed Dave Purkiss to the position of Vice President, Global Water Division.
In his new role, Purkiss will oversee NSF International’s global water programs, including certification programs that help ensure the quality and safety of products used in municipal water treatment, water distribution, residential drinking water treatment, plumbing, pools and spas, and wastewater treatment.
Reporting directly to NSF International’s President and CEO, Purkiss will be responsible for strategy development, innovation, growth of water programs and teams, and alignment with NSF International’s mission, strategy and goals. He will lead a global team with locations in the United States, Canada, Belgium, China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
“Dave is a recognized leader with extensive knowledge of all aspects of the water industry – from water treatment chemicals and distribution systems to pipes, plumbing products and residential drinking water treatment and filtration devices,” said Kevan Lawlor, President and CEO at NSF International. “He has worked alongside manufacturers and our internal teams as well as public health organizations and regulators. Everyone appreciates his thoughtful approach and steady demeanor as well as his deep knowledge of the water industry and public health issues.”
Most recently, Purkiss served as interim Director of NSF International’s Global Water Division and General Manager of the Plumbing Products Program. During his 30 years at NSF International, he has worked in all areas of water treatment and distribution. His previous leadership roles include General Manager of Municipal Water Products, General Manager of Drinking Water Additives and Managing Director of NSF International’s UK Water team, formerly known as NSF-WRc. He began his career at NSF International working as an hourly employee in the engineering laboratory.
During his time at NSF International, Purkiss has worked on several major initiatives in the water industry, including assisting in the development of NSF/ANSI 223: Conformity Assessment Requirements for Certification Bodies that Certify Products Pursuant to NSF/ANSI 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals – Health Effects. This standard establishes minimum requirements for certification organizations that evaluate and certify products to NSF/ANSI 60. He also played a key role in the launch and development of NSF International’s water products testing service in the UK to provide independent testing and certification services to Europe’s water product industries.
Purkiss is a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and has chaired both the AWWA Polyelectrolytes and the AWWA Utility Quality Management Committees. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Michigan State University.
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