PANEL OVERVIEW
From the abrupt closing of Beautycounter to Rodan + Fields' tectonic shift from multilevel to affiliate marketing, as well as numerous other direct selling companies making significant model changes, there are few things more pressing and relevant today than a discussion about the insertion of Private Equity firms in our industry and the potential issues that creates.
We are thrilled to announce the addition of our Private Equity Panel to our upcoming DSU Fall Event. This exclusive panel will delve deep into the impact of private equities and offer critical insights from experts on the front lines.
Register now for DSU Fall 2024, and take advantage of the invaluable insights this panel will provide about the future of our channel.
Meet the Private Equity Experts
Stuart Johnson
Direct Selling Partners & Direct Selling News
CEO
Stuart Johnson has served the industry for 36 years. His passion for the channel encompasses a broader commitment to building and connecting the direct selling community through exclusive industry events such as DSU and the DSN Global Celebration.
Stuart is arguably the most connected person in direct selling, building and growing a network of executives, thought leaders, strategists and innovators. His advice and counsel are sought after by leaders throughout the channel.
Moderated By:
Oran Arazi-Gamliel
Advisor to CEO & Board Members
Oran has 25 years of successful global C-Suite experience, combined with extensive involvement as a strategic advisor and practitioner to private equity funds on both the buy and sell side of the direct selling channel.
Oran's experience includes executive positions at Rodan + Fields, Nu Skin and Sunrider International.
Brick Bergeson
Color Street
Chief Revenue Officer
A champion of the industry, Brick is passionate about social selling, micro-entrepreneurship, and the power of networks.
Brick is highly familiar with Private Equity in our industry after serving as Chief Growth Officer at Jamberry and Managing Director at MonaVie, each under Private Equity ownership.
Brett A. Blake
Annuity.com
CEO
Visionary leader and seasoned executive Brett Blake is renowned for transforming and scaling businesses. He is the author of four books, including Private Equity Investing in Direct Selling: Identifying Risks and Rewards.
Brett's experience includes Board Advisor and Executive at Coach Side Factor, as well as CEO at Origami Owl and Managing Director and EVP for Team Beach Body while each were under Private Equity ownership.
Jacob McClain
Fluz
Head of Sales & Growth
Jacob "Jake" McClain has committed the last 16 years to innovation in and evolution of the direct sales channel.
Jake is currently Head of Sales & Growth at Fluz, an innovative cashback app that has chosen to grow by paying people rather than buying ads. Prior to Fluz, Jake served as Chief Strategy Officer of MONAT Global and Vice President of Commercial Planning and Strategy at Beautycounter. His advisory clients have included Amway, Herbalife, Nature’s Sunshine Products, Rodan & Fields, JAFRA, and dozens of other channel leaders.
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