In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen HIGHLIGHTS: Jennifer Scanlon - CEO of UL Solutions
Mar 21, 2025
Jennifer Scanlon, the President and CEO of UL Solutions, dives into the crucial world of safety testing. She discusses how products from toys to lithium batteries undergo rigorous testing to ensure consumer safety. Jennifer shares an entertaining story about unusual testing regulations, including a soda can test that highlights the need for thorough evaluations. She also reveals her leadership philosophy, emphasizing the significance of honest feedback and the rewarding journey of transitioning UL Solutions from private to public ownership.
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US Testing Standards
- The US has stricter testing requirements due to regulations, insurance practices, and the tort system.
- UL Solutions helps manufacturers navigate varying global safety standards.
Exploding Soda Cans
- Jennifer Scanlon recounts a story about testing 2 million stacked soda cans.
- Instead of collapsing inwards as expected, the cans exploded outwards when exposed to a flame.
The Carhartt Jacket
- Jennifer Scanlon shares an anecdote about complimenting an engineer's jacket.
- This unintentionally led the engineer to believe she wanted one, highlighting the impact of a CEO's words.