09.01.18
Arbonne International, LLC has introduced a new chief executive officer, Jean-David Schwartz. Former CEO Kay Zanotti decided to retire after nine years, to spend more time with her family. During her tenure, Zanotti led Arbonne through some of its most successful years since the company was founded in 1980.
Schwartz comes to Arbonne from parent company Groupe Rocher, which acquired Arbonne in March of 2018. Schwartz is a seasoned direct selling executive who brings more than 15 years of experience in the industry, most recently as the CEO of Yves Rocher North America. Schwartz’s business background includes extensive multicultural, international experience, including working in Africa, Spain, Canada and the U.S.
Along with Schwartz, two other key Groupe Rocher executives are joining Arbonne full-time, including Astrid Van Ruymbeke, new Arbonne chief fnancial officer and Vincent Taglioni, new Arbonne VP, operations. Both Van Ruymbeke and Taglioni have been with Groupe Rocher for more than a decade. These two executive appointments follow the retirement of Arbonne’s previous CFO, Gretchen Price and the resignation of Arbonne’s previous COO, Glenn Klages.
Schwartz comes to Arbonne from parent company Groupe Rocher, which acquired Arbonne in March of 2018. Schwartz is a seasoned direct selling executive who brings more than 15 years of experience in the industry, most recently as the CEO of Yves Rocher North America. Schwartz’s business background includes extensive multicultural, international experience, including working in Africa, Spain, Canada and the U.S.
Along with Schwartz, two other key Groupe Rocher executives are joining Arbonne full-time, including Astrid Van Ruymbeke, new Arbonne chief fnancial officer and Vincent Taglioni, new Arbonne VP, operations. Both Van Ruymbeke and Taglioni have been with Groupe Rocher for more than a decade. These two executive appointments follow the retirement of Arbonne’s previous CFO, Gretchen Price and the resignation of Arbonne’s previous COO, Glenn Klages.
