Lou Gritzo
About Lou Gritzo
Lou Gritzo is the Chief Science Officer at FM Global and a Contributing Author at Forbes.com, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in fire science and technology.
Title and Current Roles
Lou Gritzo holds the position of Chief Science Officer at FM Global and has been serving in this role since 2023. Additionally, he is a Contributing Author at Forbes.com, a role he has undertaken since 2020.
Previous Roles
Before becoming the Chief Science Officer at FM Global, Lou Gritzo served as VP, Research, International Codes, and Standards at the company from 2005 to 2023. Prior to his tenure at FM Global, he worked as the Manager of Fire Science and Technology at Sandia National Laboratories from 1992 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Lou Gritzo obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Applied Mathematics from Texas Tech University, where he studied from 1983 to 1992. He completed his high school education at Los Alamos High School, attending from 1979 to 1982.
Research and Development Initiatives
In his current role at FM Global, Lou Gritzo is dedicated to developing long-term research partnerships globally. He focuses on identifying new research opportunities and evaluating their potential applications for clients. Additionally, he leads the strategic advancement of science and research at FM Global, shaping their future directions.