The current CFO and COO of LR Global Holding GmbH, Dr. Andreas Laabs, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LR Health & Beauty SE and management responsibility for the entire LR Group as of 27 May 2022.
Dr. Laabs succeeds Andreas Friesch, who is stepping down from his position as CEO of LR Health & Beauty SE and his other management positions in the LR Group for personal reasons as of 27 May 2022.
“I would like to thank Andreas Friesch for the joint successes we have achieved for the LR Group and wish him all the best on behalf of all LR employees and partners.
I am looking forward to building on the foundations laid with the LR management team. We will continue to further digitalize our corporate structures and drive forward our international expansion by expanding our business in South Korea.
Together, we are tackling the challenges of the current market environment. In particular, we are dealing with the currently unpredictable development of the macroeconomic situation due to the conflict with Russia, the general pressure on supply chains and global trade and the resulting restraint in private consumption.
Nevertheless, we are confident that we will be
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Josh Paine Appointed As CEO IDLife
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IDLife announced that Josh Paine has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. He will assume day-to-day leadership of the company and facilitate and implement strategic organizational decisions. Logan Stout will continue as the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Logan Stout had been looking for four years for someone “with the same core values IDLife stands for and someone with excellent operational and financial expertise and a proven background. Josh Paine is exactly what I prayed for.”
“One of my passions as a leader is to build the processes necessary to unlock a company’s full potential,”
said Josh Paine.
“IDLife is poised for massive growth and scale – we already have groundbreaking products; now it’s time to marry them with proven processes.
I’m so excited about the opportunity to collaborate with this team and help IDLife fulfill its purpose, helping more people do life better in all areas of their life.”
About Josh Paine
Before joining IDLife, Josh Paine has been credited with scaling six notable companies, building profitable organizations on a global scale while following the principles of Conscious Capitalism.
Mr. Paine is a highly accomplished, results-driven executive focused on unlocking value in entrepreneurial-led organizations through strategy, hands-on leadership, focused execution, servant
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Amway Appoints Milind Pant As New CEO
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Direct sales giant Amway has tapped an executive from Pizza Hut to serve as its next CEO.
Milind Pant, who lives in Dallas, Texas, and most recently served as president of Pizza Hut International, takes over the position on Jan. 2.
In a news release, Amway said the position is a first for the company. Previously, Steve Van Andel and Doug DeVos served as co-CEOs. Both men will now serve as co-chairs of the company’s board of directors.
Pant will oversee “overall management and leadership” of the business, which was started in 1959 by Jay Van Andel and Rich DeVos.
Amway, the world’s largest direct selling company, today announced Milind Pant as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Pant joins Amway from Yum! Brands where he was recently president of Pizza Hut International. Mr. Pant will report directly to and hold a seat on Amway’s Board of Directors effective January 2, 2019. This is a new position for Amway, a business that has been family run since its beginning in 1959.
“Milind brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to help lead Amway to even greater heights,”
Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel said.
“We’re confident his leadership and strong track record of driving growth and transformational change
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Nature’s Sunshine Appoints Terrence Moorehead As Chief Executive Officer
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Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATR), recently announced that Terrence Moorehead has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors effective October 1, 2018.
With over 20 years of experience developing consumer strategies, strengthening processes, and driving profitability across multiple channels, Mr. Moorehead brings leadership, passion and focus to Nature’s Sunshine. His in-depth experience leading complex transformations, revitalizing brands, and building high-performance teams is fully in line with the company’s future plans.
“We are excited to have someone of Terrence’s caliber lead Nature’s Sunshine into the future,” said J. Christopher Teets, board member, Chairman of the Governance Committee and a member of the executive search committee.”
“He brings a rich combination of leadership, experience, and energy that will breathe new life into the business. His extensive international experience, strong strategic and operational background, and practical hands-on experience building positive relationships will be valuable assets as we reposition the company for the future. Employees and distributors will find his dynamic and high energy leadership style engaging and contagious.”
Mr. Moorehead joins Nature’s Sunshine from Carlisle-Etcetera LLC, a luxury women’s apparel house that creates exclusive designer collections. At Carlisle, he enhanced branding, contemporized styling, and improved service by building omni-channel
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Youngevity CEO, Steve Wallach, Appointed To Direct Selling Association Board Of Directors
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YGYI, Inc. (YGYI), a leading omni-direct lifestyle company, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Steve Wallach, has been appointed to the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Board of Directors.
“I’m especially pleased that Steve Wallach has been elected to serve on the Direct Selling Association’s Board of Directors,”
said Joseph N. Mariano, President of the Direct Selling Association.
“We believe direct selling will play an increasingly dynamic role in the future of retailing, and the entrepreneurial spirit that enables Steve to empower Youngevity’s independent contractors in exciting new ways will be an asset to our board.”
The Direct Selling Association is a national trade association that represents the direct selling industry and advocates on behalf of its 200-plus member companies. Its board consists of 22 industry leaders who serve as officers and directors, as nominated and elected by their peers.
In addition to leading and directing the affairs of the association, board members are charged specifically with promoting the DSA code of ethics. Board leadership also carries government relations, education, and research responsibilities.
With nearly three decades of sales and network marketing experience, Steve Wallach has successfully guided Youngevity from a domestic seller to a worldwide marketer of products and services that support a healthy and empowered lifestyle.
“I’m extremely grateful for
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Arbonne Announces New CEO Jean-David Schwartz
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Arbonne International, LLC (Arbonne) has introduced a new Chief Executive Officer, Jean-David Schwartz.
Former CEO Kay Zanotti decided to retire after nine years, to spend more time with her family. During her tenure, Zanotti led Arbonne through some of its most successful years since the company was founded in 1980.
Schwartz comes to Arbonne from parent company Groupe Rocher, which acquired Arbonne in March of 2018. Schwartz is a seasoned direct selling executive who brings more than 15 years of experience in the industry, most recently as the CEO of Yves Rocher North America.
Schwartz’ well-rounded business background includes extensive multicultural, international experience, including working in Africa, Spain, Canada and the U.S.
“I was pleased to be the key liaison during the Groupe Rocher acquisition of Arbonne earlier this year. All of us at Groupe Rocher have been very impressed with the amazing Arbonne culture and community,”
said Schwartz, Arbonne CEO.
“I am now excited to lead a new journey at Arbonne, to work to evolve and expand the brand, and ensure that the next stage is the best one yet. I am confident that we can turn the steady growth into truly extraordinary results. We want to focus on sharing Arbonne’s mission of healthy
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Reliv International Names Ryan Montgomery New CEO
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Reliv International Inc. (NASDAQ:RELV) on Wednesday named Ryan Montgomery as its new CEO. The move is effective immediately.
Based in Chesterfield, USA, Reliv is a maker of nutritional supplements that promotes health.
Ryan’s father, Robert Montgomery, Reliv’s current CEO, will continue to serve as Chairman of Reliv’s board. In his new position, Ryan Montgomery will manage the overall operations of Reliv and set the future strategy for the company.
“Robert Montgomery has been CEO for 30 years, and I look forward to leading Reliv International into the future by building onto the strong foundation he and my mother, Sandy Montgomery, built together,” Ryan Montgomery said in a statement.
“We will work to not only remain competitive and relevant, but we aim to modernize Reliv to become leaders of the wellness and direct sales industries.”
Ryan Montgomery joined Reliv as corporate counsel in 1999, establishing the compliance department and assisting international expansion and development. In 2003, he moved to the sales department and was responsible for developing sales strategy worldwide. He was named president of Reliv in 2012.
He is a 1995 graduate of Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and he earned his law degree from St. Louis University in 1999.
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AdvoCare Appoints Brett Blake As CEO
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AdvoCare International, L.P. today announced the promotion of Brett Blake to Chief Executive Officer, replacing industry-veteran Brian Connolly who served as interim-CEO during the extensive executive search.
Connolly will continue to work closely with Brett serving as Executive Chairman of the Board.
Blake, who was hired in October to serve as President of Global Sales and Strategic Planning has demonstrated his commitment to the AdvoCare Brand and the 600,000 Independent Distributors and Preferred Customers.
Brett will continue to serve those functions in addition to the added responsibility of CEO. When asked to comment, Blake said
“I am grateful for the confidence the Ragus family, Brian Connolly and the Board of Directors has in me.
I am so impressed with the caliber of people associated with AdvoCare and am looking forward to leading this company to even greater success as we look to secure our business in the U.S. and expand globally.”
Blake will continue to oversee global sales and strategic planning in his new role as CEO. Prior to joining AdvoCare Blake served as CEO of Origami Owl Family of Brands, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Beachbody – where he also sat on the Board – and other management roles at Melaleuca, USANA
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Tupperware CEO Rick Goings Steps Down
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Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP), executing on its planned succession process, announced today that its Board of Directors elected Patricia (Tricia) A. Stitzel to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer and nominated her for election to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective May 9, 2018. E.V.
(Rick) Goings will serve as Executive Chairman and focus on the successful transition and leadership of the Company’s purpose-centered initiatives.
Stitzel has served as the Company’s President & Chief Operating Officer since October 2016. Prior to this role, she served as Group President, Americas, and in leadership positions of increasing responsibility in Europe and the United Statessince joining the Company in 1997.
Goings has led the Company since 1992 and has served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1997.
Commenting on her new role, Stitzel said, “I am grateful to the Board of Directors for its trust and confidence, and I am excited to lead this great Company into the future, supporting our important global purpose and executing on our strategic growth initiatives.
With our high-quality and innovative products, dedicated sales force of over 3 million people and experienced global leadership team, we are poised to build upon our strong foundation in capitalizing on new