Naheed Rehman
About Naheed Rehman
Naheed Rehman is the Director of Global Product Stewardship at Tronox, bringing over 20 years of experience in regulatory consultancy and research and development within the FMCG sector. He has held various roles at companies such as British American Tobacco and Unilever, and possesses extensive knowledge in chemical risk assessment and environmental sustainability.
Current Role at Tronox
Naheed Rehman serves as the Director of Global Product Stewardship at Tronox, a position held since 2020. In this role, Rehman is responsible for defining and implementing product stewardship strategies, processes, and tools for innovations across research and development. This position leverages Rehman’s extensive background in environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience in Environmental Stewardship
Prior to joining Tronox, Rehman worked at British American Tobacco in various capacities, including Senior Scientist in Environmental Stewardship and Regulatory Toxicology. Rehman contributed to product development and environmental strategies from 2009 to 2016. Additionally, Rehman held the position of Business Lead Consultant at Covance and Envigo, focusing on chemical risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Rehman has a robust educational background in the sciences. Rehman earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from Royal Holloway, University of London, followed by a Master's Degree in Biotechnology from Imperial College London. Rehman further advanced academic credentials by obtaining a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering from Imperial College London. Rehman also completed a program at Cranfield University, achieving the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) qualification.
Expertise in Chemical Risk Assessment
Rehman possesses extensive expertise in chemical risk assessment and global regulations. This includes knowledge of EU REACH, CLP, US TSCA, US FDA CFR 21, EU Cosmetics Directive, and the Tobacco Product Directive (TPD2). Rehman's experience spans over 20 years in regulatory consultancy and R&D within global FMCG companies, demonstrating a strong track record in navigating complex regulatory environments.
Communication and Project Management Skills
Rehman has proven abilities in communicating complex scientific concepts to technical audiences. This skill is complemented by a strategic mindset and well-developed project management capabilities. Rehman adapts communication styles to suit various business environments, ensuring clarity and understanding among diverse stakeholders.