SECAUCUS, N.J., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
(NYSE: VSI) (the "Company"), an omni-channel, specialty retailer of
nutritional products, today announced that Charles Knight has been appointed Executive Vice
President - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 20, 2019, where he will be responsible for
all financial functions of the company. Mr. Knight was most
recently Interim Chief Financial Officer for The Vitamin Shoppe, a
role he assumed on April 8,
2019. He joined The Vitamin Shoppe in July 2018 as Senior Vice President - Chief
Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. Mr. Knight
brings to The Vitamin Shoppe almost three decades of finance
and accounting experience.
Commenting on the appointment, Sharon
Leite, CEO stated, "I am delighted to have Chuck in the role
of Chief Financial Officer. Chuck has been an important part
of our leadership team which will make this a seamless
transition. He has strong financial management skills and
will help us with our turnaround efforts which include accelerating
revenue, driving operational efficiencies and reducing costs.
Chuck will be a strong asset to our leadership team as we continue
to drive our financial performance and turnaround the company for
the benefit of all stakeholders."
Chuck Knight commented, "As the
health and wellness industry continues to evolve, The Vitamin
Shoppe is transforming to meet the needs of our customers. I
look forward to working with Sharon, the Board of Directors, and
the entire Vitamin Shoppe team as we pursue our strategy and
strive to deliver enhanced results for our shareholders.
Additionally, I plan to continue the Vitamin Shoppe's commitment to
a healthy balance sheet, strong financial discipline and shifting
the Company's future focus to growth, earnings and cash flow."
Prior to joining the Vitamin Shoppe, Mr. Knight was most
recently Senior Vice President-Corporate Controller (2010-2018) at
Toys "R" Us, Inc. He was employed at Toys "R" Us for
approximately 28 years, starting as Special Project Analyst in
1990, and held positions of increasing responsibility, including
Vice President Controller Toysrus.com (2001-2002), Vice President
of Toys "R" US Corporate Accounting (2002-2004), Vice President
Corporate Controller, Toys "R" Us, Inc. (2004-2010). Prior to
joining Toys "R" Us, he was a Senior Accountant at Deloitte &
Touche LLP starting in 1986. Mr. Knight, received a Bachelor
degree in accounting from Fairfield
University (Connecticut),
and is a Certified Public Accountant.
About the Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (NYSE:VSI)
Vitamin
Shoppe is an omni-channel, specialty retailer of nutritional
products based in Secaucus, New
Jersey. In its stores and on its website, the Company carries
a comprehensive retail assortment including: vitamins, minerals,
specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic
remedies, green living products, and beauty aids. In addition
to offering products from approximately 700 national brands, the
Vitamin Shoppe also carries products under The Vitamin
Shoppe®, BodyTech®, True Athlete®,
MyTrition®, plnt®, ProBioCare®,
and Next Step® brands. The Vitamin Shoppe conducts
business through more than 750 company-operated retail stores under
The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements retail banners, and
through its website, www.vitaminshoppe.com. Follow the
Vitamin Shoppe on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/THEVITAMINSHOPPE and on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/VitaminShoppe.
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