The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., a leading global health and wellness company dedicated to improving quality of life through the best-for-you brand, is pleased to announce their hands will be.
(Nasdaq: HAIN) today announced the appointment of Chad Marquardt as President of North America. In his new position, Marquardt will lead strategic planning and operational efforts across the United States and Canada, playing a key role in driving the company’s multi-year Hain Reimagined strategic transformation.
Hain assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer appointed by Marquardt, reports directly to Wendy Davidson, Celestial’s President and CEO, and sits on the Executive Leadership Team. His term in Hain begins on March 25, 2024.
North America, Hain Celestial Group Division
“Wendy Davidson, President and CEO, commented, “Chad brings deep strategic experience and expertise to Hain in sales, customer development, channel expansion, and omnichannel brands with packaged goods best used for you to build inside. ” His track record of cultivating high-performing teams and guiding organisations through complex transformation, all while driving long-term growth, makes him an outstanding addition to our executive leadership team.”
Marquardt transferred to Hain from Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), where he served as Chief Customer Officer (Americas, United States, Canada, and Latin America), where he oversaw business operations for the company’s snack foods, beverages, and supplements overall. He spent four years at Reckitt Benckiser, specialising in hygiene and nutrition, where he worked in senior positions in retail and global integration, which provided products such as Enfamil Baby Formula, Clearasil and private see, and others Lysol and pesticides developed.
His career also includes a seven-year stint with Mead Johnson Nutrition, focusing on consumer development and retail sales in the US and Canada. Marquardt began his professional journey at Unilever, where he held roles in integrated marketing, customer strategy, strategy, team management, consumer marketing, and brand management.
“I am thrilled to join Hain at such a milestone in his multi-year transformation,” said Marquardt. “Hein prides itself on unique, purpose-driven products, and its strong commitment to providing better-for-you products gives it a competitive advantage in engaging and consuming customers.” in meeting the changing health care needs of consumers.”
Marquardt graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Administration with a concentration in International Economics. He lives in Chicago with his wife and four children, and Hain will join the company’s global headquarters in Hoboken, NJ, as part of Celestial’s hub and speak about its agile work model.