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Overcoming Supply Chain Troubles in 2022

Solid supplier relationships, healthy operations keep direct sellers afloat amid continued supply chain disruptions

By: Stephanie Ramirez

Forecasting and planning for supply chain distributions isn’t anything new for logisticians, including those working for or servicing the direct selling channel. It’s their job to have a plan in place for when a weather event strikes near a distribution warehouse or a storm in the Atlantic sinks a cargo ship full of product parts or ingredients.

As COVID-19 forced many companies to shut down temporarily, manufacturers and shipping companies assumed that demand would experience a sharp drop. However, the pandemic merely shifted the demand.

March 1, 2022 0 comment

People on the Move

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

People on the Move

People on the Move – October

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – October

October 1, 2021

François Renard, Amway

François Renard has joined Amway as chief marketing officer. Renard joins Amway from automaker Renault Group where he was global chief marketing officer. At Amway, he will focus on brand and digital experience. Renard’s marketing career of over 25 years began at Unilever’s personal care business. He was also CEO of its Kate Somerville brand.

Chris Reid, Plexus

Plexus Worldwide has promoted Chris Reid, previously vice president of compliance and general counsel, to chief legal officer. Reid will now lead legal, regulatory affairs, corporate affairs, quality, and compliance teams. Reid joined Plexus in 2015 and has nearly 40 years of legal experience, including time at FreeLife International and Vemma.

October 3, 2021 0 comment

People on the Move

People on the Move – April

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – April

April 1, 2021

Joe Miranda, Herbalife

Joe Miranda has joined Herbalife Nutrition in the newly created role of chief digital officer. Miranda has more than 20 years of experience as a global technology executive in the media, financial, and data analytics industries, developing and executing enterprise digital strategy. He previously served as chief digital officer at Thomson Reuters.

April 1, 2021 0 comment

People on the Move

People on the Move – December

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – DECEMBER

December 1, 2020

BOSCO CHIU, HERBALIFE NUTRITION

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. has promoted Bosco Chiu to the newly created role of chief risk officer. Chiu, who has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been with Herbalife Nutrition for 27 years. He was previously an auditor at Price Waterhouse.

IRVING HOLMES WONG, AVON WORLDWIDE

Avon has hired Irving Holmes Wong as managing director of Asia Pacific and general manager of China. He was most recently managing director of Greater China for Bacardi-Martini Asia-Pacific Ltd. Wong has previously worked for Revlon, Burt’s Bees and Johnson & Johnson.

December 1, 2020 0 comment

People on the Move

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – NOVEMBER

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – NOVEMBER

November 1, 2020

Asha Gupta, Amway

Amway has hired Asha Gupta as its new chief strategy and corporate development officer. She will be in charge of its global business strategy and evaluating strategic growth opportunities. She joins Amway after 23 years at Tupperware where she served as executive vice president and chief strategy and marketing officer. Her career started with Coats Viyella and included time at Coca-Cola.

Travis Garza, Plexus

Travis Garza has joined Plexus Worldwide as president of sales and marketing. In his 20-year career in sales and marketing, he has focused on building teams, relationships, and markets. Most recently, Garza served as president and CEO of Kyani International. Previously, he helped guide sales strategies for 10 years at Isagenix, and before that at Melaleuca.

November 1, 2020 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 – November

Ulli Lindauer, Plexus Worldwide

Plexus Worldwide has hired Ulli Lindauer as chief marketing officer. She will oversee all marketing strategies and initiatives for product management, creative services and customer analytics. Lindauer has more than two decades of experience including executive brand and marketing roles at Fossil Group, Bond No. 9, Chanel and L’Oreal.

Albert Bosch, BEMER Group

Albert Bosch will assume the role of CEO for North America at BEMER Group. He will run all North American management and operations for the European-based company, reporting to Robert Moll, the company’s Global CEO. Prior to this position, Bosch has held executive positions at It Works! and spent 20 years at Tupperware Brands where he held president and managing director roles.

November 1, 2019 0 comment

People on the Move

People on the Move – October 2019

Kim Drabek, Plexus Worldwide

Kim Drabik has joined Plexus Worldwide as director of government relations. Drabik will drive strategy toward good public policy and stakeholder engagement with local, state, federal and global government affairs. She previously spent 28 years at Amway, having served in numerous roles culminating with managing industry and shareholder relations and serving as primary strategic council.

Lynda Rose, Mary Kay

Look Good Feel Better® (LGFB) has appointed Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. General Manager Lynda Rose as chair of the board of directors. LGFB helps women and teens manage the appearance-related effects of cancer and its treatment, and Rose has been a supporter of the organization since its inception. Today, Mary Kay Beauty Consultants make up 50 percent of the LGFB volunteer team.

October 1, 2019 0 comment

People on the Move

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE – SEPTEMBER 2019

Heidi Thompson, Scentsy

Heidi Thompson, who previously served as president of Scentsy, will now share the title of co-CEO with Orville Thompson. The husband and wife team founded the company 15 years ago and have led Scentsy as equal partners, though unofficially. They have since scaled back their involvement in daily operations and will continue to focus on long-term, high-level contributions to company growth.

Dan Orchard, Scentsy

Dan Orchard has been promoted to president of Scentsy. He was previously general manager of emerging markets and has been an integral part of Scentsy’s executive team for 10 years, with strong engagement and interactions with consultants in multiple roles and leading international expansion. His prior direct selling experience includes working with Nu Skin.

September 1, 2019 0 comment