Tom Shearmur
About Tom Shearmur
Tom Shearmur is the Registration & Regulatory Compliance Manager at SC Johnson in Frimley, UK, with a background in physics and extensive experience in regulatory roles.
Title and Current Role
Tom Shearmur holds the position of Registration & Regulatory Compliance Manager at SC Johnson, working from Frimley, UK. In this role, he represents SC Johnson at EU trade associations such as AISE and CEFIC and has been instrumental in implementing Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP) regulations since 2015.
Previous Experience at Unilever
From 1996 to 2007, Tom Shearmur worked at Unilever as a Scientist based in Port Sunlight, UK. During his 11-year tenure, he accumulated substantial scientific expertise, which he later applied to his subsequent roles in regulatory compliance and consumer care management.
Educational Background
Tom Shearmur studied at the University of Surrey, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics - Diffusion from 1993 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Loughborough University, which he obtained between 1988 and 1992. His early education was completed at Lycee International de St Germain-en-Laye in France, where he achieved a French Baccalaureat - Mention 'Assez Bien' from 1977 to 1988.
Industry Involvement and Leadership
Tom Shearmur chaired the British Aerosol Manufacturing Association's Volatile Substance Abuse Committee from 2008 to 2016. He also served as an elected member of the British Aerosol Manufacturing Association Executive from 2009 to 2013 and again from 2014 to 2016. His leadership in these roles has been noteworthy for contributing to safer aerosol manufacturing practices and regulatory adherence.
Project Management and Consumer Relations
Tom Shearmur played a critical role in consolidating the Atlantic Cluster countries' Consumer Care Lines and managed the Consumer Care Line from 2007 to 2016. He was responsible for coordinating the investigation of consumer complaints and managing product recalls, showcasing his expertise in regulatory compliance and consumer relations. He continues to support the Commercial team with product, technical, and regulatory inquiries and customer demands.