Metabolon CEO John Ryals Retires, Rohan Hastie Named Successor

John Ryals has retired from Metabolon, where he was president and CEO. Ryals, co-founder of the Research Triangle Park, NC, company, will remain on the board of directors. Rohan Hastie, Metabolon’s chief business officer, has been promoted to president and CEO. Metabolon has developed technology that analyzes processes related to metabolism. The company’s tests have applications in pharmaceutical research, diagnostics, and nutrition.

Author: Frank Vinluan

Xconomy Editor Frank Vinluan is a business journalist with experience covering technology and life sciences. Based in Raleigh, he was a staff writer at the Triangle Business Journal covering technology, biotechnology and energy before joining MedCityNews.com as North Carolina bureau chief. Prior to moving to North Carolina’s Research Triangle in 2007 he held business reporting positions at The Des Moines Register and The Seattle Times.