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Fort Worth-based purchasing consultancy Resin Technology Inc. (RTi) has announced the appointment of Robert Rosales as president and CEO. Prior to joining RTi, Rosales co-founded Haven Management Group and Haven Sales & Marketing, which provided consulting services in the areas of marketing, innovation, consumer insights, commercialization, ´óÏó´«Ã½ strategy, and sales support to foodservice and retail food manufacturers.

Rosales has held a broad range of leadership positions with Procter & Gamble, Frito Lay, and ConAgra Foods, managing ´óÏó´«Ã½es spanning more than one hundred categories and over 300 brands and private labels across all temperature states as well as direct and DSD supply chain networks.

Said company co-founder Bill Bowie, “Robert is a tremendous addition to the RTi organization. The breadth and depth of his experience will usher in a new period of growth for our company.”  Added co- founder Garland Strong, “Robert’s vast experience working with some of the world's largest manufacturers, retailers, and distributors will accelerate the company’s ability to showcase our industry-leading capabilities in the areas of plastics, paper, sustainability, and packaging innovation.”

Rosales replaces former president & CEO Pete Suerken, who has accepted the position of president & CEO of the Quality Supply Chain Cooperative. Founded in 1998, RTi is a leading advisory service specializing in resin, paper & resin-based packaging, and packaging sustainability.