BeFra Announces CFO Appointment

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Betterware de México (NYSE: BWMX) has appointed Rodrigo Muñoz as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Muñoz brings over 20 years of experience in finance across retail, services, telecommunications, and banking sectors.

Muñoz joins BeFra from Grupo Devlyn, where he served as CFO for 4 years. His previous roles include Regional CFO (Mexico) at Alsea and various financial positions at Grupo Televisa. He holds an MBA in Finance from IPADE Business School and a B.A. in Finance from Universidad Tecnológica de México.

The appointment aligns with BeFra's strategic focus on financial discipline and capital structure optimization to enhance profitability. Both CEO Andres Campos and Chairman Luis Campos expressed confidence in Muñoz's ability to lead the company's finance function and contribute to long-term shareholder value.

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• Appointment of seasoned CFO with 20+ years of experience in relevant sectors
• New CFO brings public company experience from Alsea and Grupo Televisa
• Strategic focus on optimizing capital structure and financing costs

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• None.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (NYSE: BWMX) ("BeFra" or the "Company"), the leading direct-to-consumer company in Mexico through Betterware and Jafra, today announced the appointment of Rodrigo Muñoz as Chief Financial Officer, effective today.

Mr. Muñoz brings more than 20 years of related experience to the position, having led the finance areas of multinational companies in retail, services, telecommunications, and banking sectors. During this time, he held Key Financial roles and responsibilities at publicly traded consumer products and services companies, such as Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V. and Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.

“The Board and I are thrilled to welcome Rodrigo, as he brings the right mix of experience and industry expertise to help lead our next phase of growth as we advance on BeFra’s transformational path,” said Andres Campos, President and Chief Executive Officer of BeFra. “We want to thank Alejandro for his contributions during his tenure with us and, looking ahead, we are confident that Rodrigo will effectively lead BeFra’s finance area, employing financial and cost discipline as we seek to optimize our capital structure and financing costs to drive additional profitability.”

Luis Campos, BeFra’s Chairman of the Board, added, “Rodrigo brings considerable financial and leadership experience with a keen eye toward strategic financial oversight. I speak for the entire Board in our support of Rodrigo’s appointment and our continued guidance which helps ensure a seamless transition and a world-class finance function that contributes to driving long-term shareholder value.”

Mr. Muñoz has significant experience in the consumer products sector. He joins BeFra from Grupo Devlyn, the leading eyewear retailer in Mexico, where he has served as CFO for the past 4 years. Notably, he served as Regional CFO (Mexico) and FP&A Director of Alsea (BMW: ALSEA), a leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), coffee shop, and Casual Dining Restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe. He has also held CFO positions for “Grupo Diniz, Creel, García-Cuellar, Aiza & Enriquez” and various Subsidiaries in Grupo Televisa. Mr. Muñoz received an MBA in Finance from IPADE Business School and a B.A. in Finance from Universidad Tecnológica de México, Both in Mexico City.

About Betterware

Founded in 1995, Betterware de Mexico is the leading direct-to-consumer company in Mexico focused on offering innovative products that solve specific needs related to household organization, practicality, space-saving, and hygiene. Through the acquisition of JAFRA on April 7, 2022, the Company now offers a leading brand of direct-to-consumer in the Beauty market in Mexico and the United States where it offers Fragrances, Color & Cosmetics, Skin Care, and Toiletries. The combined company possesses an asset-light business model with low capital expenditure requirements and a track record of strong profitability, double digit rates of revenue growth and free cash flow generation. Today, the Company distributes its products in Mexico, and with its recent acquisition, it now has gained presence in the United States through JAFRA's portfolio of products.

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Company:

BeFra IR

iroffice@better.com.mx

+52 (33) 3836 0500 Ext. 2011

InspIR:

Barbara Cano/Ivan Peill

barbara@inspirgroup.com / ivan@inspirgroup.com

Source: Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

FAQ

Who is the new CFO of Betterware de México (BWMX)?

Rodrigo Muñoz has been appointed as the new CFO of Betterware de México, effective immediately.

What is Rodrigo Muñoz's professional background before joining BWMX?

Muñoz was previously CFO at Grupo Devlyn for 4 years and held positions as Regional CFO at Alsea and various financial roles at Grupo Televisa.

What are the main objectives for the new BWMX CFO appointment?

The appointment aims to optimize capital structure, enhance financial discipline, and drive additional profitability while contributing to long-term shareholder value.

What is Rodrigo Muñoz's educational background?

Muñoz holds an MBA in Finance from IPADE Business School and a B.A. in Finance from Universidad Tecnológica de México.