IRVINE,
Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- ZO® Skin Health, a premium clinical
dermatological skincare brand distributed globally through
physicians and skincare professionals, today announced the
appointment of Justin Skala as Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Skala brings more than 35 years of
leadership experience growing high efficacy products through the
professional channel, including driving the expansion of the
personal care category over his tenure at Colgate-Palmolive, Inc.
(NYSE: CL). He succeeds Mark
Williams who will continue to serve the company on its Board
of Directors.
"Justin brings incredible experience fueling the growth of
iconic personal care brands and successfully introducing innovative
new products to market. His experience and commitment to serving
patients with clinically efficacious regimens will be immensely
valuable in driving continued growth at ZO® Skin
Health," said Board Chair Todd
Hirsch. "We are grateful to Mark for his many contributions
to the company over the years and look forward to continue working
together in his role as a member of the Board."
Mr. Skala joins ZO® Skin Health from Standard
Industries, a global leader in building solutions, solar technology
and chemical products, where he served as Executive Chair of
Standard Building Solutions and CEO of BMI Group. Previously, he
served in various executive leadership roles at Colgate-Palmolive,
Inc., where he led global strategy and growth for the company's
vast portfolio of oral, personal, skin care, home care and pet
nutrition products. Mr. Skala also sits on the board of Yum!
Brands.
"ZO® Skin Health is a pioneer in ensuring
patients receive not only the most efficacious products, but also
get maximal results from them by fostering the relationship between
providers and their patients. I've long admired Dr. Obagi's vision
for redefining the concept of skincare and could not be more
excited to join this incredible team," said Mr. Skala. "I'm
energized by the opportunity to continue expanding our product line
and deepening our relationships with our network of physicians and
their patients."
"I am immensely proud of what we have built at
ZO® Skin Health over the years and am grateful for
such a wonderful partnership with our visionary founder Dr. Zein
Obagi and the exceptional leadership team," said Mr. Williams.
Founded in 2007 by world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi,
the company continues to support its mission of providing healthy
skin for all, regardless of age, ethnicity, unique skin condition
or skin type, while utilizing the power of science to help pave the
way for breakthroughs in skincare.
"I have spent my entire life dedicated to helping patients have
healthy skin through. Every year hundreds of thousands of patients
benefit from our products and protocols – with their high-quality
ingredients, tested formulas, exclusive medical protocols, and
trusted recommendations," said Dr. Zein Obagi. "I look forward to
working with Justin on the continued growth of ZO® Skin
Health throughout the global medical community."
About ZO® Skin
Health
ZO® Skin Health develops and delivers
innovative skincare solutions that optimize skin health based on
the latest advances in skin therapy technologies, unique delivery
systems, bioengineered complexes and exclusive formulations. By
providing comprehensive skincare programs for physicians and their
patients, ZO® bridges the gap between therapeutic
treatments and daily care, allowing patients to experience
continuously healthy skin regardless of their age, ethnicity or
unique skin condition. For more information, please
visit www.zoskinhealth.com.
Contact
Jacqueline
Porter
pressinquiries@zoskinhealth.com
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