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Naples Soap Company Names Kim Wellen as Director of Sales to Expand Its Wholesale Division on a National Scale

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Naples Soap Company (OTCQB: NASO) has appointed Kim Wellen as Director of Sales to expand its national wholesale division. Wellen brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the wellness and skin care industries, having previously served as Director of Retail Sales at Charlotte's Web and founder of Mantra Mask. Her role will focus on establishing partnerships with major retailers to boost brand recognition and sales growth.

Wellen will work alongside Gary Sims, a Naples Soap Company Advisor with extensive experience in CPG development and distribution. Sims' background includes driving growth for Tommy Hilfiger and launching successful operations for premium brands like J Lindeberg and Robert Graham. This strategic move aims to leverage Wellen's industry expertise and Sims' brand management experience to accelerate Naples Soap Company's national expansion efforts.

Naples Soap Company (OTCQB: NASO) ha nominato Kim Wellen come Direttore delle Vendite per espandere la propria divisione all'ingrosso nazionale. Wellen porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza dirigenziale nei settori del benessere e della cura della pelle, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore delle Vendite al Dettaglio presso Charlotte's Web e fondato Mantra Mask. Il suo ruolo si concentrerà sulla creazione di partnership con i principali rivenditori per aumentare il riconoscimento del marchio e la crescita delle vendite.

Wellen lavorerà al fianco di Gary Sims, un Consulente di Naples Soap Company con ampia esperienza nello sviluppo e nella distribuzione di CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods). Il background di Sims include la crescita per Tommy Hilfiger e il lancio di operazioni di successo per marchi premium come J Lindeberg e Robert Graham. Questa mossa strategica mira a sfruttare l'expertise di Wellen nel settore e l'esperienza di gestione del marchio di Sims per accelerare gli sforzi di espansione nazionale di Naples Soap Company.

Naples Soap Company (OTCQB: NASO) ha nombrado a Kim Wellen como Directora de Ventas para expandir su división mayorista nacional. Wellen aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo en las industrias de bienestar y cuidado de la piel, habiendo sido anteriormente Directora de Ventas Minoristas en Charlotte's Web y fundadora de Mantra Mask. Su papel se centrará en establecer asociaciones con grandes minoristas para aumentar el reconocimiento de la marca y el crecimiento de las ventas.

Wellen trabajará junto a Gary Sims, un Asesor de Naples Soap Company con amplia experiencia en el desarrollo y distribución de CPG. La trayectoria de Sims incluye impulsar el crecimiento de Tommy Hilfiger y lanzar operaciones exitosas para marcas premium como J Lindeberg y Robert Graham. Este movimiento estratégico tiene como objetivo aprovechar la experiencia de Wellen en la industria y la experiencia en gestión de marcas de Sims para acelerar los esfuerzos de expansión nacional de Naples Soap Company.

나폴리 비누 회사(Naples Soap Company) (OTCQB: NASO)가 킴 웰런(Kim Wellen)을 판매 이사로 임명하여 국가 도매 부문을 확장합니다. 웰런은 샬롯의 웹(Charlotte's Web)에서 소매 판매 이사로 일했던 경험과 만트라 마스크(Mantra Mask)를 창립한 경력을 포함해, 웰니스 및 스킨 케어 산업에서 20년 이상의 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그녀의 역할은 주요 소매업체와의 파트너십을 구축하여 브랜드 인지도와 판매 성장을 촉진하는 데 중점을 둘 것입니다.

웰런은 CPG 개발 및 유통에 대한 광범위한 경험을 가진 Naples Soap Company의 고문인 게리 심스(Gary Sims)와 함께 일할 것입니다. 심스는 Tommy Hilfiger의 성장을 이끌고, J Lindeberg 및 Robert Graham과 같은 프리미엄 브랜드의 성공적인 운영을 시작하는 경력을 가지고 있습니다. 이 전략적 움직임은 웰런의 산업 전문성과 심스의 브랜드 관리 경험을 활용하여 Naples Soap Company의 국가적 확장 노력을 가속화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

Naples Soap Company (OTCQB: NASO) a nommé Kim Wellen au poste de Directrice des Ventes pour développer sa division nationale de gros. Wellen a plus de 20 ans d'expérience en leadership dans les secteurs du bien-être et des soins de la peau, ayant été auparavant Directrice des Ventes au Détail chez Charlotte's Web et fondatrice de Mantra Mask. Son rôle se concentrera sur l'établissement de partenariats avec des détaillants de premier plan pour accroître la reconnaissance de la marque et la croissance des ventes.

Wellen travaillera aux côtés de Gary Sims, conseiller de Naples Soap Company ayant une vaste expérience dans le développement et la distribution de produits de consommation. Le parcours de Sims comprend la promotion de la croissance de Tommy Hilfiger et le lancement d'opérations réussies pour des marques premium telles que J Lindeberg et Robert Graham. Ce mouvement stratégique vise à tirer parti de l'expertise de Wellen dans l'industrie et de l'expérience de gestion de marque de Sims pour accélérer les efforts d'expansion nationale de Naples Soap Company.

Naples Soap Company (OTCQB: NASO) hat Kim Wellen zur Verkaufsdirektorin ernannt, um die nationale Großhandelsabteilung auszubauen. Wellen bringt über 20 Jahre Führungserfahrung in der Wellness- und Hautpflegebranche mit und war zuvor Verkaufsleiterin im Einzelhandel bei Charlotte's Web sowie Gründerin von Mantra Mask. Ihre Rolle wird sich darauf konzentrieren, Partnerschaften mit großen Einzelhändlern aufzubauen, um die Markenbekanntheit und das Verkaufswachstum zu steigern.

Wellen wird mit Gary Sims, einem Berater der Naples Soap Company, zusammenarbeiten, der umfangreiche Erfahrungen in der Entwicklung und Distribution von CPG hat. Sims' Hintergrund umfasst das Vorantreiben des Wachstums für Tommy Hilfiger und die erfolgreiche Einführung von Premium-Marken wie J Lindeberg und Robert Graham. Dieser strategische Schritt zielt darauf ab, Wellen's Branchensachverstand und Sims' Erfahrung im Markenmanagement zu nutzen, um die nationalen Expansionsbemühungen von Naples Soap Company zu beschleunigen.

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  • Appointment of experienced Director of Sales to expand national wholesale division
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  • Strategic focus on establishing partnerships with major retailers
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NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Naples Soap Company, Inc. (OTCQB: NASO), (“the Company”), a pioneering health and wellness brand that offers premium-quality skin and hair care products throughout the United States, today announced the appointment of Kim Wellen as Director of Sales. In this new role, Wellen will be responsible for expanding the Company’s national wholesale division to include major retailers.

Naples Soap Company Names Kim Wellen as Director of Sales to Expand Its Wholesale Division on a National Scale (Photo: Business Wire)

Naples Soap Company Names Kim Wellen as Director of Sales to Expand Its Wholesale Division on a National Scale (Photo: Business Wire)

Wellen joins Naples Soap Company with over two decades of leadership experience in the wellness and skin care industries. Most recently, she served as the Director of Retail Sales at Charlotte's Web, where she successfully established national partnerships with well-known retailers to significantly boost brand recognition and sales growth.

Prior to that, Wellen founded Mantra Mask, an innovative skin care brand that gained recognition for its unique combination of CBD and premium global ingredients. Her entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen played a key role in her ability to identify new market opportunities and successfully bring new concepts to fruition.

“We are delighted to add Kim Wellen to our growing sales force. I’m confident her experience, strategic expertise, and industry knowledge will be a huge catalyst for growth for our wholesale division on a national scale,” stated Deanna Wallin, Founder and CEO of Naples Soap Company.

Wellen will work in tandem with Naples Soap Company Advisor, Gary Sims, who has over 30 years of experience in CPG development and distribution. Sims initially specialized in wholesale and retail apparel and accessories, and he was a part of the original team that drove the growth of the Tommy Hilfiger brand into the billion-dollar-plus range. He was President of Ashworth, where he also led the successful launch of Callaway Golf Apparel. Since 2013, Mr. Sims has been the Founder & CEO of International Brands Group, a brand management company, with general partnerships in a portfolio of brands and licenses in fashion, sport, digital marketing, hospitality, and wellness. Sims has also launched or led successful operations and transactions of several premium brands, including J Lindeberg, William Rast, Robert Graham, Edwin Jeans, and Volition America.

About Naples Soap Company, Inc.

Founded in 2009 by Deanna Wallin, Naples Soap Company is a supplier of more than 400 bath, body and personal care products. Products are sold at the Company’s 13 retail locations in Florida. Naples Soap Company products are sold online from the Company’s website at www.naplessoap.com, through other DTC (direct-to-consumer) channels such as Amazon.com and in more than 300 boutiques, spas and stores throughout the United States via the Company’s wholesale division. For more information about Naples Soap Company, visit ir.naplessoap.com.

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This release includes certain statements that are "forward-looking statements.” All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, that address events or developments that are expected to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally, but not always, identified by the words like “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will” and variations of the same. Although we believe the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include our need to obtain additional capital or financing to support our business plans, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all, market prices, competition, risks inherent in the development and launch of potential products and in new market segments, risks relating to the establishment and maintenance of relationships with athletes, celebrities and influencers, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of Naples Soap Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, Naples Soap Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

Deanna Wallin, CEO & Founder, Naples Soap Company, (239) 325-8263, investorrelations@naplessoap.com

Source: Naples Soap Company

FAQ

Who is the new Director of Sales for Naples Soap Company (NASO)?

Kim Wellen has been appointed as the new Director of Sales for Naples Soap Company (NASO).

What is Kim Wellen's primary responsibility at Naples Soap Company (NASO)?

Kim Wellen's primary responsibility is to expand Naples Soap Company's national wholesale division to include major retailers.

What is Kim Wellen's background in the wellness and skin care industries?

Kim Wellen has over 20 years of leadership experience, including serving as Director of Retail Sales at Charlotte's Web and founding Mantra Mask, an innovative skin care brand.

Who will Kim Wellen be working with at Naples Soap Company (NASO)?

Kim Wellen will be working in tandem with Naples Soap Company Advisor, Gary Sims, who has over 30 years of experience in CPG development and distribution.

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