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Peter Stevenson Is Now CEO Of RTT

By TechTaffy Desk

Peter Stevenson will transition from his role as co-CEO to serve as the sole CEO of RTT, says the company. Mr. Stevenson will now oversee operations in both the Royal Oak and Pasadena office locations.

Mr. Stevenson joined RTT in 2005 as chief operating officer and managing director of the Royal Oak, Michigan office, which was established in 2006. Prior to his role as co-CEO, he held the title of director, product development and was responsible for the development and implementation of site analysis solutions globally.

Mr. Stevenson holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

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