Ron Nolan, former national sales manager of Atkins Nutritionals, has been named CEO of HydroCharge, newly acquired subsidiary of Compound Natural Foods Inc. (www.compoundnaturalfoods.com). HydroCharge produces naturally formulated, lower-sugar, lower-carbohydrate and lower-calorie sports drinks (www.hydrocharge.com).
Nolan had served as the national sales manager for Atkins Nutritionals since 1997. During his tenure with Atkins, Nolan played a role in the development of the company's full line of low-carbohydrate products, growing Atkins Nutritionals into a leading marketer of low-carbohydrate foods, snacks and one of the major firms in the nutrition marketplace.