Tom Spoden

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About Tom Spoden

I am a certification and quality systems executive with more than 15 years of experience leading global certification programs across multiple accreditation bodies. Over the course of my career, I have aligned technical standards and ISO-based quality systems with business performance to drive growth, profitability, and market expansion. I have led multi-region certification operations, built scalable audit-ready infrastructures, and delivered measurable results including revenue growth, service expansion, and improved accreditation performance.I am known for modernizing certification organizations through digital transformation, AI-enabled workflows, and strong governance models that improve consistency and customer trust. I am a people-first leader who builds and develops high-performing global teams and partners closely with science, commercial, and executive leadership to translate complex technical requirements into practical, market-ready programs. My leadership style emphasizes accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement while advancing sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term organizational value. Areas of Expertise: ISO standards, LEAN Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Certification Strategy, Compliance, Accreditation, Profitability, Sustainability, Team Development, Laboratory ManagementLet’s connect if you’re working on elevating quality or certification in your organization.