BATTELLE HIRES BOB FREDMAN FOR LOGISTICS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Release Date:  09/30/2008

 

Columbus, OH—Battelle is noted in the field of logistics, and now it’s an even stronger player.

 

It recently was announced that Battelle hired Bob Fredman to be its Senior Program Manager of Logistics.  He will specialize in logistics solutions and economic development, bringing commercial supply chain expertise to Battelle’s government businesses.  Fredman also is charged with developing new opportunities for transferring Battelle’s multi-faceted expertise into solutions for commercial supply chains.

 

The Cleveland native is a graduate of the Fisher School of Business at The Ohio State University with an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
 
Fredman is a global supply chain strategist and experienced business leader whose career has spanned key planning, operating and project roles at Limited Brands, Exel Logistics, Distribution Centers, Inc and LTV Steel.

 

He held various roles of responsibility for Limited Brands’ corporate global logistics.  Fredman established Limited Brand’s Far East Logistics office in Hong Kong, strengthening the retailer’s overseas presence and improving supply chain performance.

 

Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses:  Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences.  It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $4 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 120 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
 
Contact National Media Relations Manager Katy Delaney at (410) 306-8638 or delaneyk@battelle.org or T.R. Massey, media relations specialist, at (614) 424-5544 or masseytr@battelle.org for more information.