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Exhibit 99.1
LIFEVANTAGE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Douglas C. Robinson Brings Over 20 Years of Executive & Financial Expertise
San Diego, CA, March 14, 2011, LifeVantage Corporation (OTCBB: LFVN), the
maker of science-based solutions to oxidative stress, announced the appointment of Douglas C.
Robinson as President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Robinson is a seasoned executive with
more than 20 years of experience in management and financial operations, business development, and
corporate governance and oversight and has served as a member of the Companys Board of Directors
since January 2010. In addition to his appointment as President & CEO, Mr. Robinson will continue
to serve on the Companys Board of Directors.
LifeVantage previously announced that the Board of Directors had opened a search for a new CEO to
take over corporate responsibilities while current CEO David Brown would focus his efforts
exclusively on continuing to expand the Companys network marketing channel. Mr. Brown will now
serve as President & CEO of the network marketing operations and will remain as a member of the
Companys Board of Directors.
We are pleased that Doug will be joining the Company as President and CEO, stated Garry M. Mauro,
LifeVantages Chairman of the Board of Directors. He brings tremendous knowledge and expertise as
a seasoned executive and having been a member of the Board he has extensive experience with the
Companys business operations.
Given the significant growth and momentum we have generated and the continued opportunity
before us, I believe, as does the Board, that I can bring the most value to shareholders by
focusing solely on continuing to grow revenue and expand the network marketing business, David
Brown added. Dougs expertise in management and financial operations and corporate governance are
important assets as we seek to continue the rapid expansion and growth of our business.
Douglas Robinson most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of WorkWell Systems, a rapidly
growing physical medicine and workers compensation solutions company. He is a seasoned executive
with extensive experience in the Healthcare industry, bringing over 20 years of relevant industry
experience, including senior roles at UnitedHealth Group, Deloitte Consulting and
PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Robinson holds a B.A. degree in Marketing/Public Relations and Speech Communications from
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington where he also continues to guest lecture on healthcare
economics to the undergraduate and graduate schools.
About LifeVantage Corporation
LifeVantage
Corporation is a publicly traded (OTCBB:LFVN.OB
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nutraceutical company dedicated to helping people reach their health and wellness goals while
creating business opportunities. Founded in 2003 and based in San Diego, CA, LifeVantage currently
offers two anti-aging and wellness products: Protandim®, a dietary supplement that combats
oxidative stress, and LifeVantage TrueScience Anti-Aging Cream, a scientifically-based skin care
product. For more information, visit www.LifeVantage.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified
by words such as believes, anticipates, intends, expects, plans, seeks and similar
references to the future. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements we make regarding our plans with respect to the hiring of a new Chief Executive Officer,
management roles and responsibilities, anticipated results of operations and future growth. Such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and the Companys actual results could
differ materially from those contained in such statements. These forward-looking statements are
based on the Companys current expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting the
Company and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Companys actual
results or outcomes to be materially different from those anticipated and discussed herein. These
risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk factors contained in the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the caption Risk Factors, and in
other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company cautions investors not to place
undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this document. All forward-looking
statements are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company
undertakes no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date of this document, except as required by law.
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Investor Relations Contact:
Ioana C. Hone
(801) 432-9000
Ioana C. Hone
(801) 432-9000