NBTY Appoints Chief Scientific Officer
Former Abbott Nutrition and Nestle Executive has more than 20 Years of Experience in Research and Product Development
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NBTY, Inc., a global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of vitamins and nutritional supplements, today announced the appointment of Matthew Roberts, PhD, to the newly-created role of Chief Scientific Officer. In this role, he will lead the company's innovation efforts by creating and executing product development strategies, enhancing product offerings, and driving product advancements.
"Matthew is an industry veteran who has demonstrated excellence in driving product innovation and growth-phase opportunities across the food, nutrition and well-being sectors," said Steve Cahillane, President and Chief Executive Officer at NBTY. "We're looking forward to the expertise he will bring to NBTY and the positive impact his role will have on our brands, customers and consumers."
With more than 20 years of experience in the product development field, Matthew comes to NBTY from Abbott Nutrition, where he was most recently Divisional Vice President of Global Product Research and Development. He helped bring many new products to market each year, representing hundreds of new SKUS across all categories of Human Nutrition. Prior to this role, Matthew held the position of Divisional Vice President of Strategic Research. Previously, Matthew spent more than 10 years with Nestle, where he was responsible for new product introductions, ventures, and major acquisitions.
As a testament to his background in research and development, Matthew has authored 34 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 11 professional publications, and holds multiple patents. In addition to his role as CSO, he will be a member of the NBTY Scientific Advisory Council.
Matthew will begin his new role immediately and will be based in Ronkonkoma, NY. He earned an Executive MBA from Washington University, a PhD in Comparative & Environmental Toxicology from Cornell University, and a B.S. from Purdue University. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Army and participated in Operation Desert Storm.
About NBTY
NBTY has enriched the lives of consumers around the world by introducing innovative products and solutions to the health and wellness marketplace for more than 40 years. Our ongoing mission to deliver the highest quality nutritional supplements and wellness products has resulted in an extensive portfolio of well-known and trusted brands, including Nature's Bounty®, Sundown Naturals®, Osteo Bi-Flex®, Solgar ®, Balance Bar®, MET-Rx®, Pure Protein®, Body Fortress®, Puritan's Pride®, Vitamin World®, Holland & Barrett®, De Tuinen® and many others. As a leading global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of more than 20,000 vitamins and nutritional supplements, NBTY is committed to supporting wellness by creating products that consumers want and making them easily available anywhere they shop. Learn more about our wellness vision and industry-leading products at www.nbty.com.
Contact:
NBTY:
Andrea Staub: +1 (631) 200-7459
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