Redd named to head Zija

Zija International, a Lehi-based online platform that sells weight management, nutritional, skin care and essential oil products, has named Jeremy Redd as president and CEO. The appointment is effective immediately.{mprestriction ids="1,3"}

Redd has held leadership positions in various health-related companies domestically and internationally, according to a release from Zija. He has extensive experience in developing businesses in the network marketing industry. He earned an MBA from Brigham Young University.

“During this transformative growth period at Zija International, there is no one better to take the reins than Jeremy Redd,” said Ryan Palmer, Zija’s former president and current member of the board of directors. “Jeremy is an empowering leader with the ability to organize and execute aggressive growth. His vision for the company’s future is something we have been looking for as we have prepared to take Zija to the next level.”

“I am honored to step into the role of Zija’s next president and CEO,” Redd said. “It has been a privilege to work alongside both Ken Brailsford and Ryan Palmer over the last few months to fully understand the attainable goals they’ve set and realize the incredible area of expansion Zija has stepped into because of their leadership.”

Founded in 2005, Zija employs about 350 in its Utah operations. The company operates in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Zija founder and former CEO Ken Brailsford will remain the chairman of the board. Palmer will remain on Zija’s board and play a key advisor role in the company.{/mprestriction}