Ed Whittle
About Ed Whittle
Ed Whittle is the Director of Regulatory Compliance at SC Johnson in England, United Kingdom, with over 30 years of experience in product safety and regulatory affairs.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Ed Whittle is the Director of Regulatory Compliance at SC Johnson in England, United Kingdom. In this role, he leads regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring that SC Johnson's products meet all regulatory standards across various markets. His responsibilities include overseeing compliance strategies and liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure that the company's products adhere to all legal requirements.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Ed Whittle has held several pivotal roles at SC Johnson. From 2014 to 2018, he served as the Director of Product Human Safety in Racine, WI, USA, where he focused on ensuring the safety of SC Johnson's products. Prior to that, he was the Senior Regulatory Toxicologist from 2007 to 2014. In these positions, Ed played a significant role in assessing and managing toxicological risks associated with SC Johnson’s product portfolio.
Experience at Unilever
Before joining SC Johnson, Ed Whittle worked at Unilever for 18 years, from 1989 to 2007, in Bedfordshire, UK. As the Department Manager for the Safety Evaluation & Assurance Centre, he was responsible for overseeing safety evaluation processes and managing a team focused on ensuring product compliance with safety standards. His extensive experience at Unilever provided him with a strong foundation in industrial toxicology and regulatory affairs.
Expertise in Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs
With over 30 years in confined goods industries, Ed Whittle has specialized in product safety and regulatory affairs. His deep expertise in regulatory and industrial toxicology, especially in risk assessment, has made him a key figure in ensuring the safety and compliance of various products, including FMCG, cosmetics, cleaning products, and biocides. His role often involves defending materials and procedures with regulatory authorities like ECHA and WHO.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
Ed Whittle has proven leadership and advocacy skills. He effectively leads multi-national, multi-location, and multi-cultural teams. His leadership extends to change management, where he adeptly navigates through organizational changes. Ed also builds strategic partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as R&D departments, commercial partners, academia, and trade associations, enhancing collaboration and compliance across the board.