USANA Appoints New Chief Scientific Officer
USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) has appointed Dr. Kathryn Armstrong as its new Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Armstrong, who has been serving as Executive Vice President of R&D since July 2024, brings 17 years of scientific expertise to the role. She succeeds Dr. Rob Sinnott, who retired at the end of 2024 but will continue as Senior Scientific Fellow.
Dr. Armstrong holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Loyola University Chicago and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Notre Dame. Her career includes positions at Whirlpool, BISSELL Homecare, and most recently, Amway, where she spent nearly nine years in various roles including VP of new ventures. In her new role, she will lead a team of approximately 150 professionals across product development, regulatory affairs, quality control, research, and laboratory services.
USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) ha nominato la Dr.ssa Kathryn Armstrong come nuovo Chief Scientific Officer. La Dr.ssa Armstrong, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vicepresidente Esecutivo di R&D da luglio 2024, porta con sé 17 anni di esperienza scientifica. Sostituisce il Dr. Rob Sinnott, che si è ritirato alla fine del 2024 ma continuerà a lavorare come Senior Scientific Fellow.
La Dr.ssa Armstrong ha conseguito una laurea in Chimica presso la Loyola University di Chicago e un dottorato in Biochimica presso Notre Dame. La sua carriera include esperienze in Whirlpool, BISSELL Homecare, e più recentemente in Amway, dove ha trascorso quasi nove anni in vari ruoli, incluso quello di VP delle nuove iniziative. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, guiderà un team di circa 150 professionisti nei settori dello sviluppo prodotto, affari regolatori, controllo qualità, ricerca e servizi di laboratorio.
USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) ha nombrado a la Dra. Kathryn Armstrong como su nuevo Directora Científica. La Dra. Armstrong, que se ha desempeñado como Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de I+D desde julio de 2024, aporta 17 años de experiencia científica al cargo. Sucede al Dr. Rob Sinnott, quien se retiró a finales de 2024, pero continuará como Investigador Científico Senior.
La Dra. Armstrong tiene una licenciatura en Química de la Universidad Loyola de Chicago y un doctorado en Bioquímica de Notre Dame. Su carrera incluye puestos en Whirlpool, BISSELL Homecare y, más recientemente, en Amway, donde pasó casi nueve años en varios roles, incluyendo el de VP de nuevas iniciativas. En su nuevo cargo, liderará un equipo de aproximadamente 150 profesionales en desarrollo de productos, asuntos regulatorios, control de calidad, investigación y servicios de laboratorio.
USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA)는 Kathryn Armstrong 박사를 새로운 최고 과학 책임자로 임명했습니다. Armstrong 박사는 2024년 7월부터 연구개발 부사장직을 맡아 온 17년의 과학적 전문성을 이 역할로 가져옵니다. 그녀는 2024년 말에 은퇴한 Rob Sinnott 박사를 잇게 되며, Sinnott 박사는 고위 과학 연구원으로 계속 활동할 것입니다.
Armstrong 박사는 시카고 로욜라 대학교에서 화학 학사 학위를, 노틀담 대학교에서 생화학 박사 학위를 받았습니다. 그녀는 Whirlpool, BISSELL Homecare 및 최근에는 Amway에서 총 9년 가까이 다양한 역할, including 신사업 부사장을 역임한 경력을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀는 새로운 직책에서 제품 개발, 규제 담당, 품질 관리, 연구 및 실험실 서비스 등 약 150명의 전문가 팀을 이끌 것입니다.
USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) a nommé Dr. Kathryn Armstrong comme nouvelle Directrice Scientifique. Dr. Armstrong, qui a été Vice-Présidente Exécutive de la R&D depuis juillet 2024, apporte 17 ans d'expertise scientifique à ce poste. Elle succède au Dr. Rob Sinnott, qui a pris sa retraite fin 2024, mais continuera en tant que Chercheur Scientifique Senior.
Dr. Armstrong est titulaire d'une licence en Chimie de l'Université Loyola de Chicago et d'un doctorat en Biochimie de l'Université Notre Dame. Sa carrière comprend des postes chez Whirlpool, BISSELL Homecare et, plus récemment, chez Amway, où elle a passé près de neuf ans dans divers rôles, y compris celui de VP des nouvelles initiatives. Dans son nouveau rôle, elle dirigera une équipe d'environ 150 professionnels dans le développement de produits, les affaires réglementaires, le contrôle qualité, la recherche et les services de laboratoire.
USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) hat Dr. Kathryn Armstrong zur neuen Wissenschaftlichen Direktorin ernannt. Dr. Armstrong, die seit Juli 2024 als Executive Vice President für Forschung und Entwicklung tätig war, bringt 17 Jahre wissenschaftliche Expertise in diese Rolle ein. Sie tritt die Nachfolge von Dr. Rob Sinnott an, der Ende 2024 in den Ruhestand ging, aber weiterhin als Senior Scientific Fellow tätig sein wird.
Dr. Armstrong hat einen Bachelor in Chemie von der Loyola University Chicago und einen Doktor in Biochemie von der Universität Notre Dame. Ihre Karriere umfasst Positionen bei Whirlpool, BISSELL Homecare und zuletzt bei Amway, wo sie fast neun Jahre in verschiedenen Rollen, einschließlich Vizepräsidentin für neue Geschäftsbereiche, tätig war. In ihrer neuen Rolle wird sie ein Team von etwa 150 Fachleuten in den Bereichen Produktentwicklung, regulatorische Angelegenheiten, Qualitätskontrolle, Forschung und Labordienstleistungen leiten.
- Seamless leadership transition with retiring CSO continuing as Senior Scientific Fellow
- New CSO brings 17 years of relevant industry experience
- Large R&D team of 150 professionals indicates strong research capabilities
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Dr. Kathryn Armstrong brings 17 years of scientific expertise to the company
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Kathryn joins USANA with 17 years of experience working for some of the most recognizable corporations in the world. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a B.S. in Chemistry and earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Notre Dame.
She began her professional career in 2007 at Whirlpool as a senior engineer with the Advanced Chemical Process Team and worked her way to lead engineer with the Technology and Chemical Process Group. Kathryn then joined BISSELL Homecare, Inc. in 2010 as their associate director of product attributes. Most recently, Kathryn spent nearly nine years at Amway in different roles, including as vice president of new ventures, sciences, plant, agriculture, and systems.
"I am very excited to have Dr. Armstrong serve as our chief scientific officer," said Jim Brown, CEO and president of USANA. "Kathryn brings extensive experience and strong credentials that demonstrate USANA's commitment to putting science at the forefront of everything we do. We are truly lucky to have someone of her caliber leading our research, development, and scientific ventures."
"I would also like to thank Dr. Sinnott for his service these past eight years," Jim Brown added. "His leadership helped take USANA to new heights and the team he has built over the years is impressive. We are very fortunate that Dr. Sinnott agreed to stay on as our senior scientific fellow to help with the transition and further scientific research."
Kathryn's role at USANA will see her leading a team of approximately 150 professionals across product development and formulation, regulatory affairs, quality control, quality assurance, health education, research, product validation, laboratory services, and science.
"I'm honored to lead USANA's global Research and Development team and fully embrace Dr. Myron Wentz's vision of empowering individuals to take control of their wellness through scientifically-backed nutritional products," Kathryn said. "We are committed to enhancing USANA's exceptional products by using the best ingredients in optimal forms and quantities, with a focus on differentiation, quality, and innovation. At its core, direct sales is about "buying local"—enabling associates to share health with their communities and reinvest in their families' well-being. I look forward to advancing Dr. Wentz's goal of creating the healthiest family on earth."
"I am so happy to see Dr. Armstrong become the new leader of USANA's research and development," said USANA Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Myron Wentz. "Dr. Armstrong has my full confidence and support and I know she will do an excellent job in maintaining and growing USANA's status as a scientific leader in the nutritional supplement industry."
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