Rod Bothwell

Product Safety & Liability Course Objectives

· Raise awareness of product safety / product liability issues

· Provide structure approach to handling situations

· Provide recommendations for proactive methods

· Provide governance recommendations

Bio:

Quality Management Systems, ISO9001, TL9000, Quality Product Safety, Performance Management, Operational Excellence, Strategic Planning

Rod Bothwell has over 40 years manufacturing and quality leadership experience in a high technology Fortune 100 Company. His experience and key accomplishments include:

• Senior leadership in large scale international manufacturing, operations and R&D environments
• Strategic quality and business planning
• Implementing a world-class quality management system across a global organization, including integrating start-up operations and new acquisitions
• Project management and new product introduction expertise
• Leading major business improvements through championing Six Sigma and LEAN methodologies
• A recognized expert in TL 9000 and long-tenured leader in QuEST Forum

Rod brings extensive experience in solving quality problems and driving bottom-line business results. Having interacted for many years with key leaders in the high-tech world, Rod is uniquely positioned to bring insight and breakthrough improvements when financial stakes are high, time is critical, and quality of the highest level is essential.