Hain Celestial: appoints SVP Research + Development

Lake Success / NY. (hc) The Hain Celestial Group Inc., a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India providing consumers with A Healthier Way of Life, announced that Jeff George has been appointed to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Research + Development (R+D). George will be responsible for leading the R+D team across Hain Celestial. He will report directly to Hain Celestial’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark L. Schiller, and will be a member of Hain’s Executive Leadership Team. George is a proven R+D leader with an established track record of adding value and driving business and financial results through innovation at leading consumer packaged goods companies. Prior to joining Hain Celestial, George was consulting with the Company and has been working directly with Schiller and the leadership team for the past five months. He will play an integral role in helping Hain Celestial simplify the portfolio, strengthen capabilities, reinvigorate top line growth, and expand margins and cash flow.

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