Posts Tagged ‘Amway’
DSA Announces 2019 Awards Winners
In conjunction with its annual meeting, the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA), announced top honors to the industry’s standout companies at its 2019 DSA Awards gala in Austin, Texas. In addition, the Direct Selling Education Foundation(DSEF) announced three new inductees to its prestigious Circle of Honor. DSA Awards DSA Awards recognize the outstanding programs DSA…
Read MoreA Lifetime Of Change In One Decade
Changes in the global environment for direct selling companies are happening rapidly on all fronts. Shifting consumer expectations, tighter regulations, increasing digital demands and new competitors are forcing us to examine ourselves inside and out—question who we are, what we’re about and how we want to move forward. We can shrink from these challenges, or…
Read MoreAmway Reports 2018 Sales of $8.8 Billion
Amway announced sales of $8.8 billion for the year ending December 31, 2018, a 2 percent increase over 2017 sales numbers. The company said growth was broad-based across many of its top markets including China, the U.S., Thailand and India. “Amway’s growth in sales is a result of our sharp focus on the experience Amway…
Read MoreAmway Names Anouchah Sanei New Chief R&D Officer
Amway announced that Anouchah Sanei has been named the company’s chief research and development officer. In her role, Sanei will be responsible for leading Amway’s global R&D organization, which includes nearly 1,000 Amway scientists, engineers and technicians throughout the more than 100 countries and territories where Amway operates. She will report to Gan Chee Eng, Amway’s…
Read MoreAmway Welcomes Milind Pant as CEO
Ada, Mich.-based Amway, the world’s largest direct selling company, yesterday announced Milind Pant as its chief executive officer. Pant joins Amway from Yum! Brands where he was recently president of Pizza Hut International. He will report directly to and hold a seat on Amway’s Board of Directors effective January 2, 2019. This is a new…
Read MoreGrowth of Global Hair Care Market Good News for Direct Sellers
The global hair care market is expected to reach approximately $110.70 billion in 2024. According to a new report by Zion Market Research titled “Hair Care Market by Product and by Distribution Channel: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2017–2024,” the market was valued at around $89.08 billion in 2017 and is expected to…
Read MoreBusiness, Political Leaders Praise Amway Co-founder Rich DeVos
Tributes continue to pour in for Rich DeVos, the Amway co-founder and direct selling legend who died last Thursday at the age of 92. The U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) issued a statement on his passing of DeVos, who was a DSA Hall of Fame Member, DSEF Circle of Honor Recipient and former DSA and DSEF Board…
Read MoreRich DeVos, Amway Co-Founder, Dies at 92
Amway co-founder Richard DeVos has passed way at the age of 92. The billionaire philanthropist died at his home in Ada, Michigan, near Amway’s headquarters. According to DeVos family spokesman Nick Wasmiller, the cause of death was due to complications from an infection. DeVos and his friend Jay Van Andel got into the network marketing business…
Read MoreDSA of Canada Announces 8 New Board Members
The Direct Sellers Association of Canada recently announced the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed directors are: Helena Alexandre – Vice President and General Manager, Arbonne International Canada Gina Bresciani – Director of Canadian Operations, USANA Health Sciences Tracy Casey – Canada Sales Manager, Scentsy Len Iakiri – Country Manager, Amway Canada Patricia…
Read MoreSpeaking with One Voice – Q&A With Rich Goudis, CEO of Herbalife Nutrition
Direct Selling News’ Publisher and Editor in Chief recently spoke with Rich Goudis about his first year on the job as CEO of Herbalife Nutrition. So how are you feeling with your first year as CEO now behind you? Sum up for us your first year in the role. Rich Goudis: Mostly successful I would…
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