Publix promotes Roskovich to SVP product business development

LAKELAND, Fla. A seasoned Publix executive with 35 years of experience at the chain has been promoted to SVP product business development.

Charles Roskovich Jr. will assume his new role Jan. 1, 2011. In his new role, Roskovich will be responsible for overseeing the customer service, manufacturing and product business development operations. He has been divisional VP of Publix's Atlanta market since January 2008.

“This new role will make us even more effective as an organization,” said Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw. “We are pleased to have leaders like Chuck who are ready to take the next steps in their careers.”