Intertek Alchemy is the Global Expert in Workforce Performance
Only Intertek Alchemy provides a complete training, reinforcement, and compliance solution that assures your manufacturing workforce has the right knowledge and confidence to perform their job correctly and efficiently. Alchemy partners with companies of all sizes to consistently engage their workforces, effectively building a strong culture of safety and quality.
More than 1 million workers at over 7,500 locations use Intertek Alchemy's integrated programs to reduce workplace injuries and drive operational efficiencies that optimize your bottom line. Alchemy offers award-winning courseware, flexible delivery methods, audit-ready reporting, innovative on-the-floor technology, consulting, customization services, and more…all built specifically for manufacturing environments and personnel.
Intertek Alchemy powers your workforce to do great things.
The Intertek Alchemy Team
Austin, Texas
Guelph, Ontario
Our Leadership
President
Paul Reynish
President
Paul has more than 25 years of experience driving global brands in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and North America. He helps Intertek Alchemy apply a global customer perspective to the development and distribution of the company’s comprehensive workforce training solutions. He has led in an executive capacity as CEO of Five Guys International Restaurants, CEO of Subway Restaurants International Marketing Trust, and chief marketing officer and vice president of operations for Dunkin’ Brands. He’s also served in leadership positions for nine years with Burger King.
EVP, Product Management
Archie Barrett
EVP, Product Management
As a founder of Alchemy’s predecessor Avatar Technology, Archie served as both CTO and CEO. He has managed multiple engineering teams responsible for the design and development of various software and network solutions. He led the development of Avatar (formerly named Course InSite), a recognized industry-leading management system for professional development in the K-12 market. Archie holds two undergraduate degrees and a Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas.
EVP, Client Services
Erin Silver
EVP, Client Services
As an early member of the Alchemy team, Erin has at one time or another managed Alchemy’s marketing, customer support, operations, and training activities. As VP of Customer Operations, Erin serves on Alchemy’s executive team and is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the customer life cycle. Previously, Erin worked for over 10 years at Sachem, Inc., an Austin-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Erin holds a B.S. in Nutrition from the University of Texas.
VP, Consulting
Jeff Chilton
VP, Consulting
Jeff has over 30 years of experience in the food industry, specializing in food safety, quality assurance, and plant management. Prior to Alchemy, Jeff was the founder and President of Chilton Consulting Group for 18 years, helping clients achieve and sustain GFSI certification under the SQF, BRC, and FSSC 22000 standards along with USDA and FDA Regulatory Compliance services for HACCP and Food Safety Plan. Jeff is a certified SQF Auditor, SQF Consultant, Preventive Control for Human Food Lead Instructor, and International HACCP Alliance Lead Instructor. Prior to starting Chilton Consulting Group, Jeff was a Plant Manager at two large food processing companies and a Director of Quality Assurance. Jeff earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management from Tampa College, Tampa FL.
VP Food Safety, & Global Alliances
Laura Dunn Nelson
VP Food Safety, & Global Alliances
Laura joins Alchemy with over 25 years of experience implementing food safety and quality control programs for processing, packaging, food service, and retail operations. She has worked with global retailers and manufacturers in the implementation of their GFSI certification programs. Prior to Alchemy, Laura managed Silliker’s South Region food testing laboratories, implemented ISO 17025 requirements, conducted GMP and HACCP audits, and trained food safety auditors. Her hands-on experience in testing food products has assisted food companies in the successful implementation of good manufacturing practices (GMP), quality assurance, and HACCP programs. Laura is a graduate of University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.
VP, Development Operations
Philip Edge
VP, Development Operations
Philip came to Alchemy in 2016 with more than 20 years of strategic technology experience to help guide future software and platform development. He joins from Xerox, where he served for nearly a decade in director-level and senior managerial roles in product engineering, implementation, operations, and data security. Prior to Xerox, Philip was senior manager for Gila Corporation, where he led teams in designing, developing, and operating in-house collection and data management solutions. Before that he worked as a division director and technology consultant for Robert Half, as senior application engineer for Redglue.com, and as a software developer and graphic designer for Epdesigns.com. Philip received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Computer Information Systems from Texas State University.
VP, Marketing
Robyn Goddard
VP, Marketing
Robyn has been driving Alchemy’s brand forward for more than ten years. Her imprint establishes how Alchemy speaks to clients, prospects, and the industry at large. She has built a dynamic lead generation engine based on data analytics to maximize the team’s efforts. Prior to Alchemy, Robyn held marketing positions in the technology and publishing fields. Robyn has a BBA and MBA in Marketing from Texas State University.
A Small Sample of Our Clients
