Mitchell Bowling, Phd Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Project Manager for Abbott's Joint Venture dairy farm with Fonterra in China. In this role, I represent Abbott's interests by conducting operational, financial, regulatory compliance, government affairs, public affairs, and commercial analyses for the Abbott/Fonterra joint dairy operations in China. As a member of the Abbott Corporate Animal Welfare Committee, I developed, and currently execute the Abbott Nutrition Animal Welfare Program globally. As a part of the Abbott Nutrition Animal Welfare Program, I am executing a 3-year road map to implement animal welfare training in developing countries to educate subsistence dairy farmers about the benefits of proper animal health and nutrition.External Engagement- I represent Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain in external forums including trade association committees, government outreach and industry conferences. My responsibilities include analysis of trade agreements (Brexit, NAFTA, Korus, CETA, EU/Mexico), the work of international standard setting bodies (Codex, WHO, etc.) global dairy and commodity trends, changes in global regulations, and supplier/government interface when real-time shipment detentions occur. Currently serving on:US Dairy Export Council Operating CommitteeUS Dairy Export Council Ingredients Strategy Advisory GroupUS Dairy Export Council Market Access and Regulatory Affairs Advisory GroupUS Dairy Export Council Trade Policy CommitteeInternational Dairy Foods Association Economic Policy CommitteeInternational Dairy Foods Association Trade CommitteeGrocery Manufacturer's Association Trade Policy and International Affairs Committee Board of Directors of US Delegation to the International Dairy FederationAlso a Member or among Abbott's representatives to:Dairy Industry IrelandUS Organic Trade AssociationAmerican Dairy Products InstituteDairy Management IncorporatedIndian Dairy Association Chinese Dairy industry AssociationEuropean Dairy AssociationGlobal Dairy Platform

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is a non-profit, independent membership organization that represents the global trade interests of U.S. dairy producers, proprietary processors and cooperatives, ingredient suppliers and export traders.As Director of Market Access and Regulatory Affairs, I work to:•Resolve sanitary/phytosanitary issues and technical barriers to trade for U.S. dairy products, facilitating trade to key export markets. In this role, I work with the U.S. and foreign regulatory and trade agencies, USDEC Arlington staff, and USDEC overseas offices to develop and execute the initiatives of the U.S. dairy industry in trade and market access negotiations. Key to success in maintaining and growing the $6.75 Billion/yr. in U.S. dairy exports, I analyze geopolitical, economic and technical barriers to trade and implement strategies for resolution. Key markets include China, South East Asia, the European Union, India, Russia, Mexico, Canada, and the Middle East. •Supervise Market Access and Regulatory Affairs staff in 9 overseas offices to proactively identify and resolve potential barriers to trade through monitoring and analysis of foreign government regulations. Extensive travel in export markets to facilitate key outcomes crucial to maintenance or expansion of market access for dairy products from the U.S. •Serve as technical expert to members of USDEC by researching and analyzing export documentation, tariff, labeling and food additive requirements for 90 countries. •Assist USDEC members in discussions with foreign governments in the event of product detention at foreign customs. •Represent the U.S. dairy industry at international meetings, including the Codex Committee on Food Import & Export Inspection and Certification Systems.

•Managed a portfolio of agricultural exports valued at over $3.0 billion annually.•Negotiated market access, terms of trade, and removal of Sanitary/Phytosanitary barriers for dairy, beef, pork, and poultry products with foreign governments including: India, China, Russia, and the European Union.•Lead interagency teams from Food Safety Inspection Service, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Food and Drug Administration, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to resolve trade issues.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal Sciences

Master Of Science (M.S.), Animal Sciences

Bachelor'S Degree, Animal Sciences

Activities and Societies: Corps of Cadets, Company E-2, Commander 5th Battalion