Biography:Cathy Zhou is a seasoned Global Business Development Manager with over 20 years of international experience in sustainability, specializing in auditing, certification, training, and consulting across Europe, the US, and Asia. She has a strong track record of driving sustainable business growth by integrating global strategies with regional insights and promoting effective collaboration across diverse teams.

AboutTÜV Rheinland: 150 years of making the world a safer place: TÜV Rheinland is one of the world's leading providers of testing and inspection services, with annual revenues of over 2.7 billion euros and approximately 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Its highly qualified experts test technical systems and products, enable innovation, and assist companies in their transition toward greater sustainability. They train professionals across numerous fields and certify management systems to international standards. With exceptional expertise in areas such as mobility, energy supply, infrastructure, and beyond, TÜV Rheinland provides independent quality assurance—not least for emergent technologies such as green hydrogen, artificial intelligence and autonomous driving. In doing so, TÜV Rheinland contributes to a safer and better future for everyone.