Amway Recognizes its Scientists
From developing the next generation of vitamins to advancing the formulations of everyday beauty and household items, the Amway Research and Development (R&D) staff is making a notable impact on the way people live worldwide. Now, four Amway scientific leaders are being recognized for their efforts by being inducted into the new Amway R&D Distinguished Scientific Leadership Society, achieving the division's highest possible level of technical recognition.
The first society inductees include:
Ernie Brumbaugh – A pioneer in the development of new technologies, Brumbaugh has been creating innovative Amway products for more than four decades. He's known for his breakthrough launch of the first non-chlorinated automatic dish detergent on the market in the 1980s and his recently patented discovery that makes several cleansing products gentler on the skin. His efforts enhance the position of Amway as a leader in the home products category.
Amit Chandra, Ph.D. – With a strong track record of breakthrough scientific efforts advancing the NUTRILITE brand, Chandra's technical excellence has resulted in nine patents, six published papers, 28 posters and presentations, and multiple industry awards during his time at Amway. He is well-known for his work in botanical fingerprinting that ensures consistent quality in vitamin and supplement products.
Tom Hamernik – Well-known for his significant contributions in the global regulatory environment on behalf of Amway, its ARTISTRY brand, and generally in the home product category, Hamernik also has a distinguished record of leadership in industry organizations such as the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).
Keith Randolph, Ph.D. – A leader of the company's nutritional efforts, Randolph has focused great effort on developing the next generation of nutritional products for the NUTRILITE brand. He is a leader in the scientific industry, serving as the chair of multiple scientific committees and a headline speaker at many technical conferences.
"Each of these inductees has accomplished outstanding technical achievements and exemplifies the highest standard of behavioral competencies as a mentor, collaborator and advisor," says Catherine Ehrenberger, vice president of research and development at Amway.
The Amway R&D Distinguished Scientific Leadership Society was created to acknowledge individuals with a longstanding record of scientific and technical excellence during their Amway career.
Inductees were nominated independently by a member of management and endorsed by the R&D executive leadership team. The criterion for selection included demonstration of technical credibility through past awards, patents, and publications, significant impact in the areas of innovation, scientific leadership, experimentation, mentoring and collaboration, and a tenure of at least 10 years at Amway.