biote Corp., a leading solutions provider in preventive health care through the delivery of personalized hormone optimization and therapeutic wellness, announced that Robert Peterson has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective January 8, 2024. Mr. Peterson will lead Biote’s finance operations, including accounting and controllership, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, internal audit, tax, treasury and investor relations. Mr. Peterson succeeds Samar Kamdar, who is transitioning to pursue other opportunities, but will remain as an advisor to the Company during a transition period. Mr. Kamdar’s transition is unrelated to the Company’s financial results or any disagreement with the Company over its accounting principles, practices or financial disclosures.
Mr. Peterson brings 15 years of health and wellness industry experience as well as public company experience to Biote. Prior to joining the Company, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Virbac Corporation, a subsidiary of Virbac S.A., a global veterinary pharmaceutical and wellness company. Additionally, he spent eight years at Alcon Laboratories/Novartis Eye Care, where he held roles of progressive responsibility, including Global Head of Business Planning and Analysis as well as Finance Manager Investor Relations.
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Terry Weber, Biote Chief Executive Officer, said, “Bob is a proven and highly accomplished finance executive, with a record of driving successful financial and operational performance across organizations. His extensive experience and deep expertise in financial planning and analysis will be instrumental as we execute on our strategic vision to become the leading provider of evidence-based therapeutic wellness solutions.”
Ms. Weber continued, “I appreciate Samar’s assistance in ensuring a smooth transition period. On behalf of our Board of Directors, I want to thank Samar for his valuable contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Mr. Peterson commented, “I am pleased to join Biote at this pivotal time as the company continues to expand into the growing market for therapeutic wellness. I look forward to working with Biote’s management team to maximize our growth opportunities, further our operating efficiencies and deliver on our financial objectives.”
SOURCE : BusinessWire