"I'm extremely pleased that Bob will join us," said Lopera. "He brings new perspectives that will bring value to GS1 US and its members. I can now focus full-time on fulfilling our vision for GS1, and I look forward to working with Bob as he leads the U.S. organization."

Carpenter, who will make his first public appearance as CEO on June 3 at the organization's annual U Connect Conference in Orlando, cited the GS1 US mission and its unique operating model as reasons for accepting the position.


"Although GS1 US has accomplished a great deal over the last three decades, there remain tremendous opportunities to strengthen adoption of solutions, standards, and technology across not only its traditional industry verticals, like consumer packaged goods, but also emerging verticals, such as healthcare," said Carpenter. "The chance to participate in a leading role in these efforts influencing international commerce is very exciting."

Carpenter earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1992. In May 1987, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Middlebury College with a bachelor's degree in history.

About GS1 US™

GS1 US is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the adoption and implementation of standards-based, global supply-chain solutions. More than 200,000 businesses in 25 industries rely on GS1 US for trading-partner collaboration and for maximizing the cost effectiveness, speed, visibility, and traceability of their goods moving around the world. They achieve these benefits through GS1 US solutions based on GS1 global unique- numbering and identification systems, bar codes, Electronic Product Code-based RFID, data synchronization, and electronic information exchange. GS1 US operates the subsidiaries and brands 1SYNC™; BarCodes and eCom™; EPCglobal US™; GS1 Healthcare US; and RosettaNet. It also manages the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC®) for the UNDP. www.GS1US.org





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