Publix names SVP product business development

LAKELAND, Fla. Publix has announced the promotion of Charles Roskovich Jr. to SVP product business development effective Jan. 1, 2011.

Roskovich began his Publix career in 1975 as a front-service clerk and spent much of his early career in the meat department. He became a store manager in 1993, district manager in 1995 and regional director in 2000. He has been the Atlanta division VP since January 2008.

In his new role, Roskovich will be responsible for overseeing the customer service, manufacturing and product business development operations.

“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.”