Executive Moves: Metrics, Inc.

Posted on July 28, 2006 @ 10:13 am

Metrics, Inc. has promoted Gerald D. Sakowski to senior vice president of business operations. In his new role, Mr. Sakowski will oversee all of the company’s operations and will also focus on continued growth through business development.

“I can’t think of a more capable person to lead our company’s operations than Jerry,” said Phil Hodges, chief executive officer. “With more than 18 years of experience in this ever-evolving industry, Jerry has the knowledge, skills and sound judgment necessary to ensure that Metrics remains a leader among contract pharmaceutical companies.”

Mr. Sakowski has spent his entire career working within the contract testing services industry. He worked more than six years with Oneida Research Services in Whitesboro, NY, serving as a group leader in its physical testing services division. After serving at Applied Analytical Industries in Wilmington, N.C., as its analytical business manager, he joined Metrics in 1997 as director of marketing and sales, later becoming director of business development. He was promoted to vice president of business development in 2002.