Paul Valder is executive director for the QMI-SAI Global Agri-Food Group. Valder has been the driving force behind the expansion of QMI-SAI Global and the Agri-Food Group within the Americas. He oversees a technical and account management team responsible for delivering safety, security, sustainability and business improvement services to the food industry. These risk-based auditing and certification programs include the BRC Global Food Safety Standard, Issue 5, SQF 2000, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, and other recognized global standards. For more information, visit www.qmi-saiglobal.com.