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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – March

March 1, 2022

Fredrik Lundqvist, Vorwerk

Vorwerk LLC has appointed Fredrik Lundqvist as CEO. Lundqvist will lead the company’s presence and growth of the Thermomix brand in the U.S. and Canada. Previously, Lundqvist was country manager for Vorwerk International in China. He has nearly 20 years’ experience with Vorwerk, working in Switzerland and Singapore, among others.

Vallen Blackburn, Nature’s Sunshine

Nature’s Sunshine has promoted Vallen Blackburn to vice president and general manager of Latin America. Blackburn joined Nature’s Sunshine in 2016 to help build its business and intelligence strategies, using his prior financial knowledge. He will now leverage that experience in Latin America.

March 2, 2022 0 comment

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – December

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – December

December 1, 2021

Peter Dale, Kannaway

Kannaway has promoted Peter Dale to global chief sales officer. Previously, Dale served as the company’s Japan division general manager. He will now oversee global sales and business development teams, processes, and strategies. Dale has more than 30 years of strategic leadership experience and has been with Kannaway since 2019.

Gene Tipps, Plexus

Gene Tipps has been promoted to president of global operations at Plexus Worldwide. Tipps will provide strategic leadership in R&D, IT, and procurement, as well as continue to lead operations. Previously, he served as chief operating officer at Plexus. Tipps’ 20-year career includes working with FFH Intl., Yevo, LifeVantage, and Zrii.

December 1, 2021 0 comment

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People on the Move – November

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – November

November 1, 2021

Asha Gupta, Amway

Amway has hired Asha Gupta as its new chief strategy and corporate development officer. Gupta will lead the development of its long-term global business strategy and evaluate opportunities for distributors. She joins Amway after 23 years at Tupperware where she served as executive vice president and chief strategy and marketing officer.

Xia Ding, USANA

USANA Health Sciences Inc. has named Xia Ding to its board of directors. Ding currently serves as vice president of e-commerce Asia Pacific and Latin America for Nike. She has shown leadership in the e-commerce and digital business sector and has served in management roles at a number of global online and omnichannel retailers, including JD.com and Hanesbrands.

November 1, 2021 0 comment

Direct Selling News Special Report

Philanthropy Is Second Nature for Direct Sellers

Companies devote time, treasure and talent to charitable causes

By: Jenna Lang Warford

They want to have a bigger impact; they want to be part of something bigger than themselves.

—Stuart MacMillan, President, MONAT Global

“We believe our lives will be defined by how we made them meaningful,” says Dallin A. Larsen, founder of Vasayo. And while he is referring to his company’s goal of blessing a million lives with clean water by funding a thousand new wells in Africa, his words represent the direct selling channel’s commitment as a whole to causes close to their distributors’ hearts.

November 1, 2021 0 comment

Cover Story Direct Selling Features

California Legalizes CBD in Foods, Supplements and Cosmetics

Contentious bill sets different rules for several hemp products

CBD advocates and sellers are celebrating a big win this month after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB-45, a bill legalizing the sale of dietary supplements, foods, beverages and cosmetics containing the popular hemp-derived cannabinoid.

After nearly three years of debate and negotiations with a slew of opponents, manufacturers and sellers of these products, including many direct selling companies and their suppliers, will finally be able to access the largest state market in the country, representing 20 percent of U.S. wellness consumers.

November 1, 2021 0 comment

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – July

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – July

July 1, 2021

Blake Schroeder, Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Inc., parent company of Kannaway, has appointed Blake Schroeder as CEO and president. Schroeder will replace Dr. Stuart Titus, who is semi-retiring. Schroeder joined the company in 2016 and was formerly CEO of Kannaway. He also has worked for Forevergreen and MonaVie.

July 1, 2021 0 comment

Direct Selling Features News Special Report

Good Chemistry for Direct Sellers Finding Success with CBD

Companies large and small reap rewards of hemp reclassification and new cannabinoid discoveries

By: Stephanie Ramirez

“I would say that our company had a massive part in bringing about the federal legislation in 2018 that changed the Farm Bill.” Blake Schroeder, CEO, Kannaway

“We make it easy to customize your core nutrition, and CBD has just been one of those things that has been a great fit.” Ryan Montgomery, CEO, Reliv

According to a recent Direct Selling Association (DSA) consumer trends study, the health and wellness marketplace is changing rapidly. Direct sellers must continuously raise their own bar with a consistent flow of new products and communications to meet consumer demand for the latest natural compounds and plant derivatives. The rising implementation of new product lines mirrors the latest technological advancements in agriculture and chemistry.

May 1, 2021 0 comment

Cover Story Direct Selling Features

CBD Market Crackdown Confusion

Direct sellers seek clarity from FTC and FDA By: Claire Wilson There are a lot of cannabis companies out there that don’t care about the industry and are just trying to make a quick buck. They hurt all the hard work that’s been done. It’s good to make sure everybody

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February 1, 2021 0 comment

People on the Move

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – MAY

John DeSimone, Herbalife Nutrition Herbalife Nutrition’s co-president and chief strategic officer, John DeSimone, has transitioned to president. DeSimone will manage regional leaders as well as have responsibility for distributor-facing functions. He joined Herbalife in 2007. Luis Vazquez, Tupperware Luis Vazquez has been named senior vice president, sales and

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May 3, 2020 0 comment

People on the Move

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – AUGUST 2019

Steve Dee, Rodan + Fields

Steve Dee has joined Rodan + Fields as chief information officer. Dee has a background of more than 25 years in technology and digital experience with global brands such as Nike, J. Crew and Accenture. At Rodan + Fields, Dee will lead the global information technology organization, defining and advancing the company’s technology strategy and infrastructure to support growth plans.

Martine Girotto, LegalShield

LegalShield has named Martine Girotto president of its Canada business. Girotto has more than 17 years’ experience in marketing, management training and business development for companies such as Mary Kay, Tocara and Ricova. Prior to joining LegalShield, Girotto served as general manager of Canada for Jeunesse Global, where she oversaw strategy and marketing.

August 1, 2019 0 comment

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