Mannatech, Incorporated announced the promotion of Russ Wood, Vice President of Hong Kong Sales and Marketing, to Regional President of Greater China where he will lead the company's continued growth in Hong Kong and bring the Mannatech opportunities to new territories within China. Wood's promotion is a part of Mannatech's CEO and President, Al Bala's vision to continue global expansion while supporting the needs of Associates worldwide. After establishing its Hong Kong operations in 2013, Wood will lead Mannatech's aggressive plan to expand its operations within China. Bala views China as a massive opportunity based on the country's increasingly prosperous population who are making health, wellness, nutrition and fitness a priority. With strong field leadership that includes Chinese Associates in the U.S., Canada, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong, Mannatech is well positioned for expansion into China.
Wood has been key to Mannatech's growth in Hong Kong. He successfully introduced new products, designed sales incentives and worked heavily with Associate leaders while designing future plans for Mannatech's Chinese expansion. Wood will report directly to Patrick Park, Mannatech's Regional President of Asia. Prior to joining the company, Wood has held management positions over the last 20 years including international expansion, marketing and sales, operations and supply chain for several of the direct selling and wellness industry's most successful companies. He received his BA from Brigham Young University and his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.