The Vitamin Shoppe, a leading multi-channel health and wellness retailer, has announced its Chief Executive Officer Tony Truesdale plans to retire on June 27, 2015, after over eight years in service to the company, including three years spent in the top role. Truesdale plans to spend his time with his family and completing external Board work.
Vitamin Shoppe’s Board of Directors will be looking into new candidates for the role both internally and externally, and will carry the company through the next stages of the its long-term growth plans.
“Tony will retire with the gratitude and best wishes of the entire Board of Directors and the Vitamin Shoppe family. Since joining the company in 2006, he has undertaken and completed many significant projects that have positioned the company for future growth. He is an inspirational leader for all the health enthusiasts at the Vitamin Shoppe. Mr. Truesdale will continue in his capacity as CEO to ensure a smooth transition when a new CEO is named,” said Rick Markee, Executive Chairman, in a press release.
“I think the Board for the opportunity to lead the Vitamin Shoppe over the past three years and am very proud of what the team has accomplished. I look forward to seeing the company’s continued growth,” said Truesdale in a press release. “I have determined that this is the right time for me to spend more time with my family and pursue my other health and wellness passions.”
