Former J&J Executive to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
for Advantice Health Portfolio
NEW
YORK, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantice
Health, a leading consumer skin health company headquartered in
Bridgewater, New Jersey, today
announced the appointment of Duda
Kertesz as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A
seasoned executive and consumer packaged goods strategist, Kertesz
brings over 30 years of leadership experience driving
organizational transformation, innovation and profitable growth for
iconic brands.
"We are thrilled to welcome Duda as our new CEO during this
exciting time for Advantice Health," said Gary Downing, Chair of the Board of Directors.
"Her track record of turning vision into action, empowering
high-performance teams, and challenging the status quo makes her
the ideal leader to accelerate our growth trajectory. Under Duda's
direction, our leading brands of AmLactin, Kerasal and Triple Paste
are poised for tremendous expansion."
Most recently, Kertesz served as President, U.S. Skin Health
& Beauty for Johnson & Johnson, leading the $3.5 billion portfolio of iconic skincare,
haircare and baby brands including Neutrogena, Aveeno and OGX.
Prior to that, she held successive President roles of increasing
scope, including President of U.S. Oral, Wound and Baby Care and President of Johnson & Johnson
Consumer business in Brazil.
"I am honored and energized to join Advantice Health at this
pivotal juncture," said Kertesz. "With its powerful brands
addressing critical consumer needs, coupled with an exceptional
team, Advantice has a remarkable runway for growth. I look forward
to partnering with the Board and the entire organization to unlock
new opportunities, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding
results."
A transformational leader, Kertesz is recognized for her
extensive Global experience in Consumer Goods, specifically in
Beauty and Personal care categories, and in building strategies
that deliver top-and-bottom-line growth in highly competitive
categories. Her expertise spans organizational growth strategies,
performance improvement, P&L reengineering, leading positive
organizational change, and building new capabilities to win.
Kertesz currently serves on the Board of Directors for Natura &
Co. and was previously recognized by the Healthcare Businesswomen's
Association (HBA) as a Luminary, by Latina Style Magazine as one of
the Top five corporate Latina executives of the year, and by Forbes
as one of the 15 most powerful women in Brazil.
About Advantice Health
Advantice Health, a portfolio company of TA Associates, is
pioneering consumer healthcare dedicated to advancing skin health
through science-backed solutions. With trusted brands like
AmLactin, Kerasal, Triple Paste, Dermoplast, New Skin and Emtrix,
Advantice offers innovative products across skin care, baby care,
women's health and first aid categories. Advantice believes
everyone deserves skin wellness and confidence. The company's
mission is to provide accessible, tailored skin care solutions for
diverse consumer needs worldwide. The Advantice brands are
available in over 50,000 U.S. retail locations and online.
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