Nerium International Welcomes Roy Truett as President of International

ADDISON, Texas, March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Nerium International, creator of the best-selling NeriumAD line of age-defying products, announces Roy Truett as President of International. Truett is responsible for establishing company operations and process improvement in international markets as the company expands worldwide starting in Canada this Spring. As an energetic and accomplished leader in strategic and tactical planning for overall company process and operations, Truett brings a wealth of direct sales and executive level experience.

"It's an honor to have someone like Roy serve on the Nerium executive team," says Nerium International Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Olson. "He brings a unique skill set and broad international experience. He is an excellent addition to our team and will help us tremendously as we expand globally."

"Roy is an excellent addition to the Nerium executive leadership group," says Jeffrey Dahl as Co-Chief Executive Officer. "He has the direct sales experience and international expansion expertise needed to help Nerium grow and reach new heights worldwide.  I am so proud to work with Roy."

Prior to his appointment at Nerium, Truett served as Chief Operating Officer and President of International at Mannatech Inc. While in this role, Truett led the company's operational efforts in 20 plus markets and was accountable for all IT systems, supply chain and strategic decisions for the company as one of the members of the Senior Executive Office.  

Before working at Mannatech Inc., Truett worked at USANA Health Sciences, a manufacturer of high-quality supplements, personal care and weight management products in over 18 plus countries.  After starting as Director of IT, Truett moved up to Chief Information Officer and later took on additional responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. Truett was instrumental in the creation of lean operating practices around the world and championed progressive ideas in enterprise and technology solutions as COO.

Truett was also employed with Humana Inc., one of the Nation's largest publicly traded health-benefits companies, where he was accountable for all systems related to corporate sales marketing and telemarketing activities. In addition, Truett served as Manager of International and Government Programs for Aetna, and Proposal Manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield.

"I am honored to serve as the President of International as the company deploys a strategic plan to expand around the world," Truett says. "This is an exciting time to be part of the Nerium family especially with their focus on field relations, personal development and superior science based products. International expansion is key in establishing Nerium International as a household name and will serve as a catalyst in growing our Brand Partner base. I am elated and fortunate to be a part of this world class team."

About Nerium International:

Nerium International™, LLC, headquartered in Addison, Texas, markets breakthrough products validated by science. In 2011, the relationship marketing company partnered with Nerium SkinCare™ Inc, a subsidiary of Nerium Biotechnology, Inc.^®, to deliver the NeriumAD™ skincare line. These first-of-their-kind products, which are clinically proven to reduce the appearance of multiple skin concerns at once, are the result of cutting-edge research on the Nerium oleander plant and its age-defying results when applied to the skin. Led by an executive team with more than 150 years of collective experience, Nerium International is committed to developing and distributing skincare products that are rooted in real science, produce real results, and improve consumers' lives. For more information, please visit www.mynerium.com.

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