Brazilian beauty brand Natura, the ninth largest direct selling company in the world with 2016 net sales of $2.26 billion, has been busy in recent years. In the midst of leadership changes—long-time CEO Alessandro Carlucci retired in 2015 and subsequent CEO Roberto Lima resigned—the company has not only moved its business into the digital age, […]

Sandy, Utah-based 4Life Research recently named Danny Lee as the company’s new President and CEO. Steve Tew, who has served as President since 2004 and CEO since 2014, has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Board. In addition to other chief executive responsibilities, Lee will strategize new and innovative ways to promote the growth of […]

Amway, the $8.8 billion direct-selling leader, recently announced the appointment of Nick Thole to the role of Chief Financial Officer. As a member of the executive team, Thole will provide broad financial oversight for developing strategic financial objectives to ensure the company’s continued financial performance. In this position, Thole also will have direct responsibility for […]

Bountiful, Utah-based ARIIX, a company that promotes healthy, toxin-free living, recently announced that its Puritii Water Filtration System has been named a finalist in the 2017 Sustainability Awards by the Business Intelligence Group. The Sustainability Awards honor those people, teams and organizations who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice or overall […]

Frisco, Texas-based Le-Vel Brands recently announced the launch of its Thrive Café Premium Coffee Beverage, a mocha-flavored beverage designed to be a more nutritious alternative to coffee. “With Thrive Café, we’ve found a way to give people the flavor and warmth of a good cup of coffee, along with premium-grade ingredients that support a healthy […]

Goldman Sachs is recognizing Beautycounter Founder and CEO Gregg Renfrew as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2017 at its Builders + Innovators Summit in Santa Barbara, California. Goldman Sachs selected Renfrew as one of 100 entrepreneurs from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event. Renfrew founded Santa Monica, California-based Beautycounter […]