AOAC OMB ERP Approval (8-17-17)

Charles Thomas (Tom) Seipelt

111 Debbie Drive Westerville, OH 43081

Cell: (614) 747-1161 Home: (614) 212-2059

SUMMARY Data driven problem solver with proven ability to identify and deliver creative and timely solutions to complex technical problems. Results oriented manager experienced in working with cross-functional teams and global projects with annual budgets over $1M. Technical expert and consultant to senior management for risk management providing routine interaction with R&D, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Public Affairs and Government Affairs. ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Directed cross-functional team in development of risk-based strategy for global food safety and chemical contaminants program to assure ingredient quality and product safety. Integrated program into overall quality system to address global regulatory compliance and respond to food safety concerns in the marketplace.  Successfully managed $30M global packaging project to identify and implement alternative materials to eliminate the use of Bisphenol A in infant formula packaging to meet changing regulatory and marketplace requirements. Provided technical interface with US FDA and Health Canada to facilitate regulatory approval of materials.  Led accelerated development and implementation of routine LC-MS/MS methodology for rapid testing of infant formulas and raw materials for the presence of melamine and cyanuric acid. Served on U.S. Delegation to Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food in 2010-12. Member of AOAC International Method Centric Committee on Melamine.  Led the development and implementation of routine LC-MS/MS methodology for fortified nutrient testing generating cost savings over $200K/year. Internal methods include carnitine, vitamin D, and simultaneous determination of seven water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin D and carnitine methods adopted by AOAC as Official First Action Methods for infant formula.  Recognized leader and problem-solver, awarded the Abbott Chairman’s Award (1994 and 2012), the Abbott Nutrition President’s Award (2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012), the Abbott Quality Assurance ‘Q Award’ (2009), and the Engineering Excellence Award (2010). Product Stewardship & Global Food Safety - Senior Manager Current Position Lead multi-disciplinary team in implementation of global food safety program to address chemical contaminants using a risk based approach. Program scope includes ingredients, packaging, processing chemicals and spans all phases of product life cycle from vendor qualification, material acceptance, surveillance, and finished product testing. Responsible for Division Restricted Substance Management program including REACH and RoHS compliance. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Abbott Laboratories – Abbott Nutrition Columbus, Ohio 1999 to present