Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP), a global leader in direct selling of beauty products, today announced that Dronacharya Chakraborty has been appointed General Manager, India, effective immediately. Mr. Chakraborty will report to Bill Rahn, Global Vice President, Asia Pacific (APAC).
The appointment advances Avon’s strategy to drive growth and better capture the significant opportunity in India, a market in which Avon has 50% brand awareness but low penetration.
Mr. Chakraborty brings 20 years of experience in direct selling and the personal care industry. He joins Avon from PM International India Pvt. Ltd., a direct selling company where he was General Manager, Sales. Prior to that, Mr. Chakraborty spent 12 years with Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd. in various roles of increasing responsibility, including Director for Government Affairs and Director for Sales & Distributor Communications.
“We are delighted to welcome a proven leader of Drona’s caliber to our Asia Pacific team,” commented Jan Zijderveld, Chief Executive Officer of Avon. “In addition to expertise in our categories and strong track record in direct selling, Drona brings a deep understanding of and familiarity with the large and growing Indian market. I’m confident he’ll be an asset to the team as we work to strengthen our capabilities to ensure we deliver on our plans for growth in the region.”
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Herbalife Nutrition Appoints First Malaysian Nutrition Scientist to Its Nutrition Advisory Board
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Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE:HLF), a premier global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and happier, today announced the appointment of Dr. Hamid Jan bin Jan Mohamed, an expert in nutrition, as its first Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) member in Malaysia.
Dr. Hamid Jan bin Jan Mohamed is the Chairman of the Nutrition and Dietetics Program at University Sains Malaysia and is an Associate Professor with expertise in nutrition and obesity.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Hamid Jan to the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board. As a highly regarded expert in the field of nutrition and dietetics, Dr. Hamid Jan is a valuable addition to our team of experts in nutrition, science and health,” said Dr. John Agwunobi, co-president and chief health and nutrition officer at Herbalife Nutrition.
“We look forward to working with him to inspire people to take steps towards positive nutrition and lifestyle changes, and help address health-related megatrends such as high obesity rates and rapidly aging populations.”
Dr. Hamid Jan has received several industry awards during the course of his career. These include the Malaspina Scholar Travel Award by the International Life Sciences Institute, USA in 2015 and Fellow Membership of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia.
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Seldia Appoints Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl New Chairman
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Seldia, the leading European Direct Selling Association, has a new chairman.
At their annual meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, October 5th 2016, the members elected Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl, CEO of the international direct selling company LR Health & Beauty with its headquarter in Germany, as Chairman for the next two years.
“I am looking forward to this exciting new task. Seldia is well-prepared for the upcoming challenges and enjoys high acceptance among the decision-makers in Brussels. Therefore, we have to actively represent our members’ interests and set standards for the industry,” stated Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl.
14.5 million people in Europe are involved in direct selling. This makes Europe the third-largest market for this business model after the US, also giving it a high relevance on the job market.
“Given the great challenges that many European countries
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Youngevity Appoints Loren Castronovo As Chief Marketing Officer
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Youngevity International, Inc., a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels, announced that Loren Castronovo has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer of Youngevity International.
Loren Castronovo is a consumer-focused leader with a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and appreciation for the process. An industry veteran, with over 30 years of marketing, product development and brand management experience.
Ms. Castronovo has worked with industry leaders including marquee names such as: Chanel®, Mary Kay®, Est?e Lauder™, The Body Shop®, Revlon, and Creative Memories®. During her career, Ms. Castronovo has held the executive titles of: Chief Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Product Development, Director, New Ventures and Director of Global Color Marketing. She
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Laguna Blends Appoints Ray Grimm Jr. As New President
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Ray Grimm has been a consultant and advisory to Laguna since January of this year.
Ray Grimm is a veteran entrepreneur with more than a quarter century of experience building some of the top nutritional and weight loss companies in direct sales history.
Mr. Grimm has what many consider to be the Midas touch in building multimillion dollar companies, three of which exceeded $50 million in sales within their first five years. In 2011, Mr. Grimm also created and co-founded one of the fastest growing weight loss brands ever developed producing $10 million in sales in its first year.
His vision, leadership and expertise in nutrition, weight loss and direct sales are unmatched and so is his unique formula for success all of which have benefited the physical and financial health of thousands.
Mr. Grimm has
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Young Living Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
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Young Living Essential Oils, LC, the largest essential oil company in the world, today announced the appointment of Jared S. Turner as Chief Operating Officer.
Turner has been instrumental in leading the company to more than $1 billion in sales in 2015 and has been a key executive leader in establishing international expansion and infrastructure, and evolving the brand to appeal to a broader audience.
His unwavering commitment to Young Living’s vision of providing the highest quality products available, passion for Young Living’s worldwide customers and leadership, and dynamic international experience make him well suited for this role.
“Jared’s leadership has helped transform Young Living into the company it is today, and we are honored to have him serve as Chief Operating Officer, alongside the rest of our excellent Executive team,” said Mary
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Mannatech Appoints New Board Of Directors Member
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Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), the founder of the M5M (Mission 5 Million) social entrepreneurial movement, the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and the global innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Linda K. Ferrell, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.
“Dr. Ferrell brings to the Board extensive knowledge in business ethics, marketing and strategic corporate social responsibility in the direct selling industry,” said J. Stanley Fredrick, Chairman of the Board of Mannatech, Incorporated.
“Dr. Ferrell’s work with the Direct Selling Education Foundation provides her with unique knowledge concerning the value of our business model to global consumers, which helps make her a valued asset and member of Mannatech’s Board of Directors.”
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4Life Names Peru General Manager
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Recently, Senior Vice President, International Jeff Kalinin named Manny Castillo as General Manager of Peru, which opened as 4Life’s 16th international office in 2009.
Castillo joined the marketing department of 4Life Research® in 2009 as an International Marketing Manager. In 2011, he took a role in the International department as a Market Coordinator for the countries of Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, and Peru.
Jeff Kalinin: “Manny has excellent marketing experience, as well operational experience with new, emerging, and established markets. He’ll make a great corporate leader for this growing marketplace.”
Castillo is originally from Trujillo, Peru. He moved to the United States to pursue a college degree in business and graduated from Utah Valley University. Today, he and his wife Betty have two children. He will move his family to Lima, Peru, from Provo, Utah, in January 2015 to assume his new responsibilities.
October was 4Life’s best sales month in company history. Additionally, 2014 produced a record-breaking 17 new Gold International Diamonds around the world with Dr. Jase and Dr. Jinsun Khyeam of South Korea and Sheri Din of Singapore advancing to the company’s highest rank, Platinum International Diamond.
Manny Castillo: “I am honored and excited to accept the great responsibility of General Manager of Peru,”
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ForeverGreen Welcomes New President Of North American Operations
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Jeff Graham has joined ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, as its new President of North American Operations. Graham, an industry veteran, brings a rare abundance of industry knowledge and experience to the position.
Graham’s impressive history in the direct marketing industry began at Nu Skin Enterprises, where he played a key role in product development for nine years. After taking a break from the industry to focus on his own entrepreneurial efforts, Graham introduced acai to MonaVie in 2005, catapulting MonaVie into the spotlight as one of the fastest growing companies in the industry and the world.
During his eight-year tenure at MonaVie, Graham served as the Head of Product Development and later transitioned into the role of President of North America, where he oversaw operations for the company’s two largest markets. After a brief hiatus, Graham served as the President and CEO of Nucerity, a Houston-based direct marketing company, before joining the ForeverGreen team.
“I believe ForeverGreen is poised to rewrite direct marketing history,” Graham explained when asked why he chose to be a part of the ForeverGreen team, despite his numerous offers around the industry. He added, “I am excited to be here.
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Nature’s Sunshine Appoints Paul Noack President Of China And New Markets
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Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., a leading natural health and wellness company engaged in the manufacture and direct sale of premium-quality nutritional and personal care products, announced the appointment of Paul Noack as President of China and New Markets. Mr. Noack has extensive experience in direct selling and the consumer products industry and will play an instrumental role in managing Nature’s Sunshine Products’ (“NSP”) entry into China through its strategic alliance with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (“Fosun Pharma”), as well as the Company’s global expansion strategy in new and emerging markets.
Prior to joining Nature’s Sunshine Products, Mr. Noack served as President of ViSalus, Inc., a direct-to-consumer personal health products company. While at ViSalus, he was responsible for the execution of the Company’s international expansion strategy. Mr. Noack successfully launched ViSalus’ operations into European markets and established a European hub to manage sales, marketing and operations in Western and Central Europe. He further directed the turnaround of ViSalus’ Canadian business, helping it to achieve record sales during his tenure. In addition to his duties as President, Mr. Noack served as a Consultant for ViSalus in 2011, in which he evaluated key opportunities and risks to identify attractive markets for international