COPPELL, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2015--
Mannatech,
Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX),
the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology, leading innovator of
naturally-sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions,
and creator of the M5MSM (Mission 5 MillionSM)
social entrepreneurial movement, today announced it has promoted its
President, Alfredo (Al) Bala, to the position of Chief Executive
Officer. Bala will also retain the title of President.
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Mannatech's CEO and President, Alfredo Bala (Photo: Business Wire)
Bala, 55, is well known throughout Mannatech for his passionate support
of the company’s sales Associates and has been a key contributor to
bringing Mannatech back to profitability. He has 35 years of experience
working in the direct sales industry, with 28 of those spent as a field
sales leader. He joined Mannatech in 2007 and rapidly increased his
responsibilities at the company, ascending to the position of President
in June of 2014. Bala also played a crucial role in Mannatech’s
expansion into 15 countries since 2007, including South Africa, Mexico,
Scandinavia and soon, Colombia.
“In Al Bala, Mannatech has a leader with a deep understanding of the
daily effort it takes to succeed in the direct sales industry, as well
as someone who knows how to build internationally. We’re fortunate to
have that person serving Mannatech as its President, and delighted to
also have him now serve as CEO,” said J. Stanley Fredrick, Chairman of
Mannatech’s Board of Directors. “We are intentionally shifting the
company culture to be more focused on our independent sales Associates
and on international growth. Al has been a vital part of Mannatech’s
success, and I am looking forward to his inspirational leadership and
understanding of our Associates and global development to lead us to new
heights.”
“This promotion is an amazing honor, and a humbling moment for me,” said
Bala. “Something that’s been 35 years in the making.”
“I am wholly focused on the success and care of our outstanding sales
Associates around the globe,” said Bala. “Mannatech is already renowned
for having some of the best technologies in the world in our nutritional
supplements and skincare products, and it is my vision for Mannatech to
also be known for having the best rewards, recognition, support, tools
and training in the direct sales industry. I have spent many years
working as a sales Associate, so I have a unique perspective how to best
serve our sales teams. I am excited and proud to now be the chief
advocate for our Associates and lead Mannatech into the future.”
Prior to joining Mannatech, Bala served for 16 years as Chief Operating
Officer of Britt Worldwide, LLC, one of the largest independent Amway
network marketing organizations, launching operations in over 65
countries across the globe with a sales volume of more than $500 million.
Bala joined the direct sales industry full time in 1992 after leaving
the Bose Corporation as a manufacturing plant manager, where he oversaw
more than 200 employees and was responsible for directing operations.
“I left a very promising career to pursue what I felt was an even better
option – my own business – after falling in love with the direct sales
industry,” said Bala. “The organizational skills I learned running a
large manufacturing plant with hundreds of people, along with my decades
of experience in the direct sales industry, has left me ideally suited
for this type of role.”
Bala replaces Dr. Robert Sinnott, current CEO of Mannatech.
Dr. Sinnott served as the company’s co-CEO from 2009 to 2012, and as CEO
since 2012.
“We are extremely grateful for Dr. Sinnott’s leadership that helped
continue the high standard we set for our science-based products, and
for returning the company to profitability,” said Fredrick. “We wish him
the very best in his future endeavors.”
Bala will assume his new role as CEO and President of Mannatech
immediately.
Individuals interested in Mannatech’s products or business opportunity
can learn more at Mannatech.com.
About Mannatech
Mannatech, Incorporated, develops high-quality health, weight and
fitness, and skin care products that are based on the solid foundation
of nutritional science and development standards. Mannatech is dedicated
to its platform of Social Entrepreneurship based on the foundation of
promoting, aiding and optimizing nutrition where it is needed most
around the world. Mannatech’s proprietary products are available through
independent sales associates around the globe including North America
(United States, Canada, and Mexico), Asia/Pacific (Australia, New
Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, and Hong
Kong), and EMEA (Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the
Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Estonia, Finland, the Republic of
Ireland, Czech Republic, South Africa, and the Republic of Namibia). For
more information, visit Mannatech.com.
Please Note: This release contains “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases
or terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “will,” “intend” or
other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly,
descriptions of Mannatech’s objectives, strategies, plans, goals or
targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements.
Mannatech believes this release should be read in conjunction with all
of its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are
subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some
of these factors include, among others, Mannatech’s inability to attract
and retain associates and members, increases in competition, litigation,
regulatory changes, and its planned growth into new international
markets. Although Mannatech believes that the expectations, statements,
and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it cautions readers to always consider all of the risk
factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each
forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in
its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other filings filed with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its current
reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained
herein speak only as of the date of this release.
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Mannatech, Incorporated
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