People In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Nu Skin appoints Japan head: Gary K. Sumihiro is president of Nu Skin Japan, company announces April 10. Prior to joining Nu Skin, Sumihiro worked for Amway Japan for 12 years, as representative director, corporate secretary, general counsel and, most recently, as VP and chief operating officer. Nu Skin President and CEO Truman Hunt applauded Sumihiro's "wealth of experience," stating: "Gary's expertise and familiarity with Japan will help us continue the positive trends we're seeing from our growth initiatives in this market." Robert Conlee, who has presided over Nu Skin's Japanese business since 2004, will continue to oversee the company's North Asia region from its corporate offices in Provo, Utah...
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