SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeVantage Corporation (Nasdaq:LFVN), a company dedicated to helping people achieve healthy living through a combination of a compelling business opportunity and scientifically validated products, including its patented dietary supplement Protandim®, the Nrf2 Synergizer®, announced today that it has appointed David Toda as President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific for LifeVantage Japan K.K. Mr. Toda will be based in the Company's Tokyo office.
Mr. Toda will oversee all operations in Japan and other Asia-Pacific markets as the Company continues its efforts to extend its operations within that region. Mr. Toda has served as Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Amway Japan since March 2011. Prior to joining Amway Japan, Mr. Toda served as President and Representative Director for both Quiksilver Japan K.K. and Groupe Rossignol Japan KK. Before Quiksilver, Mr. Toda was Chief Marketing Officer of Adidas Japan K.K. Earlier in his career Mr. Toda served in management positions with Nike Japan, J. Walter Thompson Japan Limited and Visa International Asia-Pacific. Mr. Toda graduated from the University of Washington where he studied economics.
"We are excited to have David join our management team and believe his strong management background combined with his strategic planning and large company experience will provide a substantial contribution to us as we continue our efforts to build our operations in Japan and the rest of the Asia Pacific region," said Douglas C. Robinson, President and CEO. "We believe he possesses the skill set, leadership and experience to assist us in achieving our potential in these critical markets."
"LifeVantage has incredible opportunities ahead in Asia as more consumers become aware of its products, science and business opportunity in the healthy living space," commented David Toda. "I am very excited to be given the opportunity to apply my experience in overseeing rapidly growing companies in Japan and Asia and look forward to leading the team and contributing to the growth in the Asia Pacific region."
About LifeVantage Corporation
LifeVantage Corporation (Nasdaq:LFVN), a leader in Nrf2 science and the maker of Protandim®, the Nrf2 Synergizer® patented dietary supplement, is a science-based nutraceutical company. LifeVantage is dedicated to visionary science that looks to transform wellness and anti-aging internally and externally with products that dramatically reduce oxidative stress at the cellular level. The Company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.
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