Exhibit 99.2
The Hain Celestial Group Announces CEO Transition and Strategic Review of Portfolio
Appoints Board Member and Global Consumer Goods Veteran Alison E. Lewis as Interim CEO
HOBOKEN, N.J., May 7, 2025 /GlobeNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN) (“Hain,” or the “Company”), a leading global health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living through better-for-you brands, announced today that Wendy Davidson is departing as President, Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective this morning.
The Hain Board is executing its leadership succession plan to identify the Company’s next CEO. The Board has a thorough transition plan in place and has appointed Alison E. Lewis, a member of the Board since September 2024, as Interim President and CEO. Ms. Lewis has over 30 years of leadership experience at some of the world’s largest consumer goods companies.
Dawn Zier, Chair of the Board said, “The Board believes this is the right time to transition to new leadership. We appreciate that Alison Lewis, a seasoned executive with vast industry and leadership experience, has agreed to serve as Interim President and CEO while we execute our succession plan. Alison has a track record of driving superior in-market execution, delivering disciplined and profitable revenue growth, and leveraging innovation to create value. During this transition period, we will remain focused on maximizing the value of Hain.” Ms. Zier continued, “On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Wendy for her contributions to the Company and wish her the very best in the future.”
Commenting on her appointment as Interim President and CEO, Ms. Lewis said, “I look forward to leading Hain with the same level of commitment as if I were in the role permanently, with a goal of improving performance. We are fortunate to have a capable leadership team, and we will continue to focus on enhancing our earnings power, strengthening our balance sheet and positioning the business for long-term success.”
Strategic Review
Hain also announced today that the Board is conducting a comprehensive review of the Company’s portfolio with the assistance of its independent financial advisor, Goldman Sachs & Co. The review will consider a broad range of strategic options to enhance value.
Commenting on this process, Ms. Zier said, “In light of recent performance, the Board has decided that a thorough evaluation of the Company’s strategy and portfolio is warranted to determine the best approach to maximize shareholder value. With this review underway, we remain focused on operating our business effectively, ensuring we have a strong path to achieve sustainable growth and value creation.”