R.S. Sharma joins Lloyd’s Register

Lloyd's Register on Monday said it has appointed former ONGC Chairman and Managing Director R.S. Sharma as Chairman for South West Asia Operations. Sharma, whose appointment was effective from November 1, has joined Lloyd’s Register at a time when it is committed to double revenue and workforce in India by 2015, the company said in a statement. “We are committed to growing our business in India -- organically and inorganically – to expand the independent technical support we can offer to the owners and operators of the critical assets that Indian society depends on. I feel a great sense of support having the experience of Mr Sharma to guide us in achieving our ambitious plans for South West Asia,” said Richard Sadler, CEO of Lloyd’s Register.