New CEO onboard Australia´s largest health brand Blackmores

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Alastair Symington is Blackmores Limited’s new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, effective Oct 1, as announced by chairman, Brent Wallace.

According to a statement by Australia's largest natural health company, Symington is a global business leader and brand builder who brings over 23 years of consumer goods experience in beauty, health and grooming.

Currently based in Dubai, he is a senior vice-president of Consumer Beauty leading the ALMEA region (including Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Australia) for Coty – a large manufacturer and retailer of consumer products.

Wallace said: “Alastair has an extensive sales and marketing background in the fast moving consumer goods category and importantly, he has significant in-country Asia and China experience including cross-border e-commerce and retail.

“His deep understanding of China and proven track record in product innovation would enable the company to continue growing.”

Meanwhile, Symington said: “I am committed to delivering on the company's strategy to drive substantial top-line growth via a greater presence of Blackmores throughout the region, and ensuring that we are more efficient as a business, delivering superior results for shareholders.”

The newly-appointed CEO has a Bachelor of Economics and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (Asian Studies) from the Monash University.

-- BERNAMA