C. Scott O'Hara joins GNC Holdings Board of Directors

C. Scott O'Hara joins GNC Holdings Board of Directors

GNC Holdings, Inc., a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, announced the election of C. Scott O'Hara to its board of directors.

Mr. O'Hara was formerly an Executive Vice President of H.J. Heinz Company, serving most recently as President and Chief Executive Officer of Heinz North America. Previous roles with Heinz included service as Chief Executive Officer of Heinz Europe and formerly as Executive Vice President -- Asia Pacific/Rest of World. Prior to joining the H.J. Heinz Company in 2006, Mr. O'Hara was an executive of the Gillette Company serving in various global operating and management roles for 14 years. He currently serves on the board of directors of Ecolab Inc. 

"We are excited that Scott has joined the GNC board," said Joseph Fortunato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "His wealth of knowledge and experience, particularly his international business expertise, should be a valuable resource to GNC as we move forward. I welcome Scott to the GNC board and look forward to him joining our team."

Source: WSJ