Greg Bates

Greg Bates is an accomplished professional in risk management and engineering, currently serving as Vice President of Risk Engineering Services at TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants since March 2024. With a strong background in strategic leadership, Bates previously held the position of Director of Business Assurance (Americas) at TÜV SÜD from October 2020 to March 2024, where responsibilities included general management and P&L oversight for the Business Assurance division. Bates's extensive experience in global risk consulting dates back to 2004, with roles such as Principal and Managing Consultant at TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants, where key duties involved managing client relationships and consulting activities. Prior roles include Engineering Consultant at FM Global and Manufacturing Engineer at IBM. Bates holds an MBA in Risk Management/Finance from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.