GeneLink, Inc. (OTCBB: GNLK.OB, “the Company,” or “GeneLink”), has appointed Jim Monton to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Monton brings decades of product development and branding experience, both domestic and international, in health and beauty care for Procter & Gamble (P&G). Jim will serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board of Directors.
While at P&G, Mr. Monton led a number of successful projects including the launch of Pantene Pro V in the United States, which has become the world’s largest beauty care brand. Mr. Monton’s experience at P&G covered development of new products in Europe, Asia (including, specifically, Japan and China) and Latin America.
“We look forward to working with Jim as we focus on leveraging the benefits of the tremendous opportunities available to GeneLink and GeneWize,” said Dr. Bernard Kasten, Executive Chairman. “Jim’s experience in the health and beauty care industry around the world will be an asset to GeneLink and its shareholders. On behalf of GeneLink, I would like to welcome Jim to the Board of Directors.”
Mr. Monton currently serves on the Boards of Northern Kentucky University’s Business School and the International Business Center. He is a frequent speaker at international business seminars, guest lectures on management to MBA students, and sponsors scholarships for business students to work as interns outside the United States. Mr. Monton is a member of the Foreign Policy Leadership Council of Cincinnati and also uses his expertise to consult for companies on a strategic management and organizational issues.