Chandrajith Aruketty Velayudlan

Senior Director, Lab Management Services ME&A

Chandrajith Aruketty Velayudlan is a seasoned leader with over 27 years of global experience in testing, inspection and certification. He began his career as a chemist and advanced into senior leadership roles, combining technical expertise with strategic business growth. He is currently Partner and CEO of Wimpey Laboratories, a division of Cotecna Inspection SA, and Senior Director of Laboratory Management Services for the Middle East and Africa at Cotecna, overseeing operations, accreditations and expansion across sectors including food, petrochemicals and consumer products. He is a board member of IAS in the United States, an ISO auditor and a Legionella risk assessor, and holds a PhD in Chemistry, an MSc and an MBA.