Type Of Business:
Weight management consulting company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Business; Marketing
Major Product/SVS:
Healthy weight management consulting services
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her kids; Reading; Playing soccer with her kids; Playing baseball; Gymnastics
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Michigan; Certificate, Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Affiliations Awards:
Various Nestle Organizations
Charity:
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Number Of Years In Profession:
2
Number Of Years In Current Position:
19
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to embrace learning, flexibility, and team leadership skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she was student teaching and working for Nutrisystem. She did this for two years. She felt that weight management was a noble cause, and that she could significantly impact others' lives.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Perritano was originally the vice president of direct consumer business. In March 2010, she became the vice president of new business development and chief executive officer. Jenny Craig was founded 27 years ago by Sid and Jenny Craig, and it is owned by Nestle. Ms. Perritano has been a successful business leader with Jenny Craig for 19 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working directly with Nestle brands for licenses and technologies, which was formerly done over the phone
Education Certifications:
Various Certifications in Education; Various Certifications in Business
Awards/Honors:
Award, ASTD; Chief Executive Officer Award, Nestle
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Perritano plans to run a business.