Vitamin Shoppe adds tech exec to Board of Directors

With an eye on its digital strategy Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. has expanded its Board of Directors from 10 to 11 with the appointment of Guillermo Marmol as new independent member of the board.

Marmol has served as President of Marmol & Associates, a consulting firm that provides advisory services and investment capital to early stage technology since 2007. Prior to that he was Division Vice President and a member of the Executive Committee of Electronic Data Systems Corporation, a global technology services company.

“A key part of that strategy focuses on the digital experience and we expect that Guillermo will be able to contribute substantially to our corporate development efforts due to his extensive years of executive experience in global technology companies,” said Richard Markee, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Vitamin Shoppe.

“He brings a wealth of experience and an important perspective that will no doubt positively impact the future of the Company as we continue to execute on our initiatives for creating shareholder value. His passion for entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation is exciting.

“The Company has continued to diversify its board with the goal of adding individuals who can bring knowledge in different disciplines that will contribute to the Vitamin Shoppe's growth and success as we implement the Company's customer experience reinvention strategy.”

Marmol will also be a member of the Nomination and Governance Committee.