Jeff Marootian

Jeff Marootian is the president and chief executive officer of UL Standards Engagement, where he leads global efforts to advance safety and sustainability through standards development and advocacy.

Previously, he led the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, following roles as Senior Advisor to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and as a Special Assistant to the President in the Biden-Harris White House.

Earlier in his career, Jeff served as Director of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), where he oversaw $4 billion in infrastructure projects, including the reconstruction of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, and championed technology-driven solutions to improve safety and reduce emissions. He also served on the boards of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC).

Under President Obama, he was appointed Assistant Secretary for Administration and Chief Sustainability Officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation, where he played a key role in advancing the Administration’s goals for a safer, more sustainable transportation system.

Jeff is an alumnus of The George Washington University, where he has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Administration.