Robert P. Ostryniec joins Green Mountain Coffee Roasters as CPSO.

Robert P. Ostryniec joins Green Mountain Coffee Roasters as CPSO.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters hires Robert P. Ostryniec as its Chief Product Supply Officer as of August 26, 2013, reporting to President and CEO, Brian P. Kelley.

Mr. Ostryniec joins GMCR from H.J. Heinz Company, where he served as Senior Vice President, Global Chief Supply Chain Officer and Quality & Chief Risk Officer since February 2010. As GMCR's Chief Product Supply Officer, a newly created position, he will be responsible for global product supply including logistics, procurement and responsible sourcing, as well as the efficiency, quality, safety and environmental management of the Company's manufacturing processes.

Mr. Ostryniec served 10 years at H.J. Heinz Company where he held progressively responsible positions in global supply chain management. He was Chief Supply Chain officer of North America from May 2005 to Jan 2010 and Group Vice President Consumer Products-Product Supply from July 2003 to April 2005. Prior to joining Heinz, Mr. Ostryniec spent more than 17 years with General Electric and Stanley Tools in various manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain roles. He holds a B.S. in Finance fromPennsylvania State University and an M.B.A. from Shippensburg University.