The Direct Selling Association UK has announced two appointments to its Board. Scott Yates has been appointed as the Association’s new Vice Chair following two years as a Board member and Mathew Morris has been appointed as a new Board member. 

• Scott Yates is Managing Director of Essens UK & Ireland. The Essens product portfolio includes a wide range of cosmetics, fragrances and food supplements, and the company operates in 34 countries across Europe with approximately 260,000 independent sellers. Yates replaces Sofia Radomska, Managing Director of Oriflame UK & Ireland, who has stepped down as Vice Chair after serving two years, and remains on the Board.

• Mathew Morris has led Herbalife’s government affairs work in the UK for four years, working closely with trade associations across a range of policy areas and priorities. Prior to this he worked in government affairs at the British Retail Consortium, leading on work around issues including Brexit, business taxes and obesity. Morris started his career working for an MP in Parliament.

Susannah Schofield OBE, Director General of The Direct Selling Association UK, says, “I am delighted to welcome both Scott and Mat to their new roles on the Direct Selling Association Board. Their combined experience will be a great asset to the Association as we move forward our ambitious plans to further raise awareness of the sector and its economic contribution to the UK over the coming years.”