WW appoints new executive leaders

WeightWatchers (WW) announced the appointment of new executives to the Company’s leadership team as it builds for the future, supporting its purpose to help people live healthier, longer: Donna Boyer, as Chief Product Officer, Jacquie Cooke, as General Counsel and Secretary, and Debra Benovitz who has been elevated to Chief Insights Officer. Donna Boyer will join the Company as Chief Product Officer, effective May 1, to drive the WeightWatchers product mission and strategy across the member experience, and champion cohesion across the end-to-end consumer journey. Most recently, Donna was the Chief Product Officer at Teladoc Health (TDOC). Jacquie Cooke has joined the Company as General Counsel and Secretary to bring forward her extensive legal background in biotechnology and significant experience in regulatory and compliance matters as it pertains to healthcare. Prior to joining WeightWatchers, Jacquie served as General Counsel and Privacy Officer at 23andMe (ME). Debra Benovitz joined WeightWatchers in 2014 as SVP of Global Consumer Insights to guide the WeightWatchers user experience across product and marketing with data-backed insights. Her recent promotion to Chief Insights Officer expands her role to oversee all science and clinical research, including WeightWatchers #1 doctor recommended Points Program.