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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.