Berkley brings more than 25 years of industry experience
COPPELL, Texas, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ:MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, today announced the hiring of Marika Berkley as the company's vice president of global regulatory affairs and quality assurance.
"We are extremely pleased to announce Marika's addition to our management team," said Terry O'Day, executive vice president and COO of Mannatech. "Marika has a strong background in regulated health care industries in developing, implementing and maintaining quality systems used to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements. Her experience will be a valuable asset as we expand our international presence." Having previously been the department head for the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs disciplines, Berkley's experience includes directing all components of these functions, including strategic business development, ISO implementation, regulatory compliance, supply chain partnerships and auditing. In addition to her technical expertise, Berkley has vast experience in leading and developing teams, and in her own words, she is "particularly skilled in developing high performance interdisciplinary teams" -- something she looks forward to with the combining of the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs departments.
Berkley's international experience includes Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. Prior to joining Mannatech, Berkley worked for the Gillette Company, Abbott Labs and PFIZER Laboratories. Most recently, she was the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs for Facet Technologies, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Berkley graduated with a bachelor's of science degree in biology and chemistry from City University of New York.
About Mannatech Mannatech, Incorporated, is a global wellness solutions provider of innovative, high-quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and skin care products, and weight management products sold through independent associates and members located in the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, and Germany.
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Contact Information:
Gary Spinell, Vice President
Investor Relations
972-471-6512
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