Salt Lake City, Utah – USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA) announced today a leadership transition as part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to accelerating growth and enhancing shareholder value. Kevin Guest is returning to lead the Company as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Guest, who has spent more than three decades at the Company, including eight years as CEO and the last three years as Executive Chairman, has agreed to again serve as USANA’s CEO and will continue serving as Chairman. Mr. Guest succeeds Jim Brown, who has stepped down from his position of CEO and President.
“We thank Jim for his contributions and his leadership over the past 19 years and in his role as CEO over the past 3 years,”
said Gilbert Fuller, lead independent director of the Board.
“As USANA enters its next phase, the Board believes this transition will position the Company to accelerate strategic priorities that meaningfully contribute to long-term growth opportunities.”
“Kevin has the full support of the Board and the Company’s senior leadership team. He also has good relationships with the Company’s sales force and brings a combination of deep sales, organizational and strategic experience,”
continued Mr. Fuller.
“I am truly energized to return to