Nature's Sunshine Appoints Martin Gonzalez as Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain

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Nature's Sunshine Products (NASDAQ: NATR) has appointed Martin Gonzalez as the new Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain, effective May 16, 2022. With over 30 years of experience at notable companies like Unilever and Molson Coors, Gonzalez is expected to enhance operational excellence and drive transformation within the company's supply chain. His leadership aims to support sustainable growth and expand Nature's Sunshine's global footprint. Gonzalez holds a Global MBA and has a solid track record in supply chain improvements.

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• Appointment of Martin Gonzalez is expected to enhance supply chain capabilities.
• Gonzalez's experience includes leadership roles aimed at delivering savings and growth.
• Focus on transforming operations aligns with goals for sustainable customer growth.

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New leader brings 30 years of supply chain innovation and excellence to support global transformation

LEHI, Utah, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATR) today announced that Martin Gonzalez has been appointed Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain effective May 16, 2022.

Mr. Gonzalez brings over 30 years of experience from such notable companies as Unilever, Molson Coors/SABMiller and Sara Lee. His success in leading positive transformations to deliver both savings and growth through supply chain improvements helped him stand out as an excellent leader to help Nature's Sunshine transform its supply chain capabilities and expand their global footprint.

"We are fortunate to have someone of Martin's caliber and deep commitment to operational excellence join our team," said Terrence Moorehead, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Taking our industry-leading supply chain to the next level will be a significant focus for us as we position our company for sustainable customer growth."

Gonzalez joins Nature's Sunshine from Bowery Farming, where he served as Vice President of Operations and Excellence and helped build vertical farms in the US. Prior to Bowery Farming, he served as Vice President Supply Chain and Operations North America for Cerelia North America (formerly Sara Lee), where he implemented a new ERP, optimized the network footprint and delivered significant savings through supply chain improvements. Gonzalez also held numerous leadership roles over nine years at Molson Coors/SABMiller where he led end-to-end operations across Peru, Canada and the U.S. He spent the first 15 years of his career in various global positions at Unilever.

Mr. Gonzalez holds a Global MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota, Colombia.

"I am honored to be a part of a company with such a tremendous history and global footprint," said Gonzalez, "and I'm excited to be a part of its ongoing transformation and to reimagine our operations through a world class supply chain."

Gonzalez will report directly to the CEO in his new role and will serve as a member of the Company's Executive Committee.

About Nature's Sunshine

Nature's Sunshine Products (NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products in more than 40 countries. Nature's Sunshine manufactures its products at its state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for the highest quality, safety, and efficacy on the market today. Additional information about the Company can be obtained at its website, www.naturessunshine.com.

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FAQ

Who is Martin Gonzalez and what is his role at Nature's Sunshine?

Martin Gonzalez is the newly appointed Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Nature's Sunshine, effective May 16, 2022.

What experience does Martin Gonzalez bring to Nature's Sunshine?

Gonzalez has over 30 years of experience with companies like Unilever, Molson Coors, and Bowery Farming, focusing on supply chain improvements.

What are the expected impacts of Gonzalez's appointment at Nature's Sunshine?

His leadership is anticipated to enhance operational excellence and support sustainable growth within the company's supply chain.

When did Martin Gonzalez start his role at Nature's Sunshine?

Martin Gonzalez officially begins his role as Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain on May 16, 2022.