Safety Standards & Sustainability Leader; President & CEO at UL Standards & Engagement; Former Assistant Secretary at U.S. Department of Energy
Jeff Marootian Biography
Jeff Marootian is president and CEO of UL Standards & Engagement, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing safety and sustainability through science-based standards, convening, and advocacy. Marootian leads global efforts to translate safety science into action, guiding the development of nearly 1,700 standards and guidance documents for products ranging from fire doors to autonomous vehicles. His leadership draws on more than two decades of experience in energy, transportation, and sustainability, supporting UL Standards & Engagement’s mission as a safety advocacy organization.
Before joining UL Standards & Engagement, Marootian held several senior roles in federal and local government. He served as acting assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, overseeing a $3 billion clean energy innovation portfolio. Marootian also worked as a senior adviser to the energy secretary and as a special assistant to the president for climate and science personnel in the White House. His government service included key roles in the Biden-Harris administration, including transition team member and acting assistant secretary at the Department of Energy.
Earlier in his career, Marootian developed expertise in transportation, infrastructure, and sustainability. He was assistant secretary for administration and chief sustainability officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation and later served as director of the District Department of Transportation, where he managed a $4 billion capital program and led technology-driven mobility initiatives. Marootian oversaw major infrastructure projects such as the reconstruction of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and led efforts to develop standards for micromobility. He also served on the boards of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and Union Station Redevelopment Corporation.
As chief executive of UL Standards & Engagement, Marootian is recognized as a public voice on consumer safety, energy systems, and technology standards. He has appeared on CBS News Los Angeles to discuss fire risks associated with rechargeable devices in air travel and has spoken at the Fast Company Innovation Festival on designing resilient energy systems. Marootian’s work addresses critical gaps in consumer safety awareness, including lithium-ion battery fire risks and misconceptions about fire and carbon monoxide protection. At UL Standards & Engagement, he focuses on expanding global impact, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and ensuring standards address emerging technologies and challenges in areas such as e-mobility, aviation safety, clean energy, and connected devices. Marootian’s career reflects a commitment to advancing safety standards and sustainability in everyday life.
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