Univera, Inc. announced that Rich Razgaitis has been promoted as chief executive officer of International for Univera. This promotion not only acknowledges the critical leadership role that Razgaitis played as president of North America in helping propel Univera toward a noteworthy 31 percent increase in revenues and a more than 100 percent increase in associate recruiting in 2009, but also reflects the company’s aggressive campaign to lay the foundation for international sales and marketing campaigns in 2010. In a comment, Razgaitis said: “I researched the relationship marketing industry and realized that this distribution channel—when effectively managed—is the most efficient way to achieve phenomenal success in a relatively short period. My experience in and knowledge of both the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries gives me the opportunity to serve the organization by implementing a concrete plan of action that will take Univera into the homes of families across the globe.”

Stuart A. MacMillan has been chosen to head the sales and marketing efforts for Univera. MacMillan comes to Univera with more than 14 years of broad, senior-level management experience with companies in both the United States and Canada with an emphasis on sales, marketing, customer care, and team-building strategies. Serving as both managing director of Arbonne Canada and Sales Lead of Arbonne USA, MacMillan has successfully led international expansion efforts and sales strategy initiatives for Arbonne International.

Meredith Berkich has been promoted to vice president of sales, U.S.A. This promotion is a result of the significant growth of Univera business in North America during an economically challenging 2009 and recognition of Berkich’s leadership role in this achievement.

Today, Univera is the central piece of a large global organization, the ECONET, and was founded 30 years ago by the successful Korean businessman YunHo Lee. The company distributes science based natural health products worldwide.