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Charles Thomas (Tom) Seipelt
111 Debbie Drive
Cell: (614) 747-1161
Westerville, OH 43081
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).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Abbott Laboratories – Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, Ohio
1999 to present
Product Stewardship & Global Food Safety
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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.