We proudly announce the promotion of two outstanding professionals within the Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) team, Mr. Daniel Liu and Mr. Sudhir Kaushal Tiwari, who have assumed crucial leadership roles within the organization, underscoring APC's commitment to nurturing and recognizing talent.
Daniel Liu Appointed as Technical Services Manager for the Far East and Western Pacific Region at APC
Daniel Liu has been appointed Technical Services Manager for the Far East and Western Pacific Region at APC. His journey within the company is a testament to his dedication and professional growth. Daniel Liu began his tenure at APC in October 2007. For 16 years, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication to his work and certifications as a NACE Certified Inspector Level 3 / FROSIO Level 3.
Daniel Liu's career commenced as a Coating Inspector, a position he embraced with diligence and passion from day one. His dedication and contributions were soon acknowledged, leading to his promotion as the Technical Service Manager for the China region in July 2009. This promotion reflects APC's trust and confidence in his capabilities and leadership.
When asked about his favorite part of the job, he shared, "This job is full of challenges but interesting. As you may meet with different situations on various projects and talk with people of different educational backgrounds every day, aside from professional dedication and expertise, the skill of communication and coordination is very important to the success of the projects. So, my favorite part of the job is to negotiate successfully with the yard and owner and concur on a solution in the event there is an application problem or dispute."
Upon his promotion to Technical Services Manager for the Far East and Western Pacific Region, he expressed his gratitude and commitment, stating, "I am happy to see this promotion as I see it as a recognition of my past performance. I will continue contributing to the team with my expertise and taking on new challenges in my new role."
Sudhir has been appointed Regional Technical Services Manager for Turkey, Europe, Middle East & Central Asia at APC. He brings to this role significant contributions, dedication, and outstanding professional expertise in the field of corrosion management, project management, and coating inspection.
His qualifications include a Post Graduate Program in Corrosion Management and Technology from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management from Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy. In addition, he holds a Diploma in Paint Application Technology from the University of Mumbai, India, and a Certificate in Paint, Coating, Inspection, and Quality Control from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai. Sudhir is also a NACE Certified Coating Inspector – Level 2.
With over 18 years of experience in the blasting and coating field for marine and offshore structures, Sudhir has contributed to projects worldwide. His career began in New Shipbuilding projects in South Korea and extended to repair ship projects in Dubai, Bahrain, Turkey, Singapore, and China.
Sudhir's ability to understand projects from various perspectives, working with stakeholders such as coating manufacturers' inspectors, owner's representatives, classification societies, and shipyards, has been a hallmark of his success.
Sudhir joined APC and has been a pivotal part of the team for nearly three years. His journey began as a Lead Inspector in the Technical Services Department, where he played an essential role in numerous projects across Turkey and the Middle Eastern region, including Bahrain and Dubai.
Reflecting on his promotion, Sudhir shared his enthusiasm, "It's a great announcement in my career. I am thrilled to have been promoted to 'Regional Technical Services Manager – Turkey, Europe, Middle East & Central Asia' and excited to continue contributing to the team. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to take on new challenges and responsibilities in my new role. Being recognized for my continuous commitment and dedication to my work is an honor. I am enthusiastic and eager to take on new projects and initiatives to help APC grow."
When commenting on the new appointments of Daniel Liu and Sudhir Kaushal Tiwari, Joe Fortman, APC's Technical Services Manager, stated, "The appointments of both Daniel Liu and Sudhir highlights APC's dedication to nurturing and promoting talent within the organization and its commitment to delivering world-class technical services to clients across different regions. These two gentlemen are critical team members to our organization, and we're excited to see them continue to grow and lead within their newly appointed roles."