PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – May

Troy Hicks, Herbalife

Herbalife Ltd. Has promoted Troy Hicks to chief operating officer. Joining Herbalife in 2013 as vice president, supply chain planning, Hicks recently served as executive vice president, worldwide operations. He succeeds Frank Lamberti, who will move to chief commercial officer. For over 20 years, Hicks has guided improvements for underperforming global supply chains. 

John DeSimone, Herbalife

Herbalife Ltd. has named John DeSimone as chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding Alex Amezquita, who will remain with the company. Having been with Herbalife for 17 years, DeSimone was most recently special advisor to the CEO. Before that, he served as president and co-president (2018-2022) as well as CFO from 2010-2018.

Simon Davies, Isagenix

As part of its strategic transformation, Isagenix International has appointed Simon Davies as chief financial officer. Davies has over 20 years’ experience with wholesale and retail consumer products, travel, and direct sales, including time at Herbalife, Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing, and WorldVentures. 

Amber Olson Rourke, Neora

Neora has promoted Amber Olson Rourke to president. Rourke, a co-founder, previously served as chief sales and marketing officer. In her new role, Rourke will continue to oversee Neora’s marketing and sales efforts but will also help to guide its strategic vision and lead its plans for global growth and expansion.

Leo Pareja, eXp Realty

EXp Realty has appointed Leo Pareja to CEO. Joining the company in 2022, Pareja most recently served as chief strategy officer. In that role, he guided eXp Realty through launching successful strategic initiatives. Pareja has over 20 years of real estate experience, starting at age 19, and also co-founded Washington Capital Partners.

Executives, eXp Realt

EXp Realty announced key leadership appointments as the realty landscape evolves. Renee Kaspar has been named executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Seth Siegler was named chief information officer. Sumanth Kamath will now serve as chief technology officer. Felix Bravo, as vice president of global growth, will lead global expansion.

Chris Reid, Plexus Worldwide

Chris Reid, chief legal officer (CLO) of Plexus Worldwide, has been elected board treasurer of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). Reid has served as a CRN board member for three years. Having over 40 years’ legal experience, Reid has expertise in enterprise compliance, FDA compliance, advertising, intellectual property, and transactional law.

Stacy Sova, Thermomix

Thermomix has named Stacy Sova as head of U.S. sales. Sova has over 23 years in direct selling, starting as a consultant for Southern Living At Home. As a field trainer and corporate leader, she has worked with Norwex, Jamberry, and Tastefully Simple. Now, Sova will lead sales initiatives and oversee regional teams.

Darryl Green, Stemtech

Stemtech Corp. has appointed board member Darryl Green as head of its rebranding project. Green is a veteran specialist in branding and nutraceuticals and previously served as president of GNC’s Global Franchising Division. In his new capacity, he will help revitalize Stemtech’s digital presence, driving innovation and delivering a refreshed brand identity.

Troy Hiltbrand, Partner.Co

Partner.Co has named Troy Hiltbrand as senior vice president of digital product management and analytics. Hiltbrand has spent 20 years leading technology and analytics for Amare Global, Kyani and USANA. In this new role, Hiltbrand will prioritize creating consistency in global pricing and promotions and work on developing digital tools.

Patricia Casas, Partner.Co

Partner.Co has added Patricia Casas to its Wellness Council. As a nurse technician, Casas has spent over 20 years working in the ER, intensive care unit, and with gynecology and obstetrics. She specializes in naturopathy with a focus on female hormonal balance. Based in Spain, she advocates for the deaf community.

Delphine Jouandoudet, Partner.Co

Delphine Jouandoudet has joined Partner.Co’s Wellness Council. Jouandoudet has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for more than 15 years. As a quality control manager, she has focused on the development and control of products, including marketing authorization, pre-clinical studies, and routine control of finished products.

Kirikos Lazarou, QuiAri

QuiAri has hired industry veteran Kirikos Lazarou as field development director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Lazarou lives in Athens, Greece, and has decades of direct selling leadership experience, having served as general director and in international business and compliance within the markets he will cover in his new role.