Zeher comes to Nutrition 21 with a distinguished record of consumer product success spanning more than 35 years in the health and personal care sectors. He most recently served as president and chief executive officer of Nutritional Laboratories International Inc., recognized by Dun & Bradstreet and Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Prior to joining Nutritional Labs, Zeher was president and chief operating officer of Pharmaceutical Formulations Inc., a publicly traded contract manufacturer of over 100 different types of solid-dose branded and private label over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. He also led the integration and growth of the company's branded division platform, Konsyl Inc., a premium marketer of OTC and nutraceutical products in the digestive health category. He has also served as president and chief executive officer of Lander Co. Inc., a privately-held global manufacturer and marketer of personal care products. Earlier in his career Zeher held various management positions of increasing responsibility at industry leaders such as Johnson & Johnson and Marion Merrill Dow. Zeher is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.
"I am delighted to join the team at Nutrition 21," said Zeher. "I believe this company is uniquely positioned to grow into a thriving and profitable business providing products to support active, healthy lives and improved cognitive function. Nutrition 21 has a history of developing efficacious products by effectively combining research, biotechnology, and strategic marketing partnerships. We will look to leverage that tradition with a strong corporate structure, financial discipline, a vision dedicated to taking this company to the next level of its development, and in creating sustainable shareholder value."