Company: Jeunesse Global, Orlando, FL
Company Description: Jeunesse is a leading network marketing company devoted to encouraging healthy living. Their research focuses on adult stem cell technology, telomeres, DNA repair, and nutrigenomics. Jeunesse is operational in 20 offices around the world and its shipping channels extend to over 90 countries. It offers Distributors multilingual customer service, global enrollment, and the latest in health products.
Nomination Category: Individual Awards Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Woman of the Year - Industry

Nomination Title: Wendy Lewis, Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer

Describe for the judges the activities and accomplishments of the nominated woman since the beginning of July last year (up to 525 words):

TAKING THE WORLD BY STORM

From being awarded the Direct Selling Association’s Rising Star Award last year, to rocketing up Direct Selling News’ Top 100 List last month—Jeunesse is turning heads. But behind every outstanding team is a brilliant leader, and Jeunesse enjoys the best leaders the industry has to offer.

As Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer at Jeunesse, Wendy makes key decisions daily to support the development of distributors in the field. By opening new markets strategically, she initiates sustainable growth, and by introducing products that are a benefit to consumers, she ensures that Jeunesse is encouraging people to live healthier, happier lives. With a network of more than 200,000 distributors in 100 countries, Jeunesse has paid over $260 million in commissions under Wendy’s leadership.

In March of 2014, Wendy was named one of The Most Influential Women in the multi-level marketing industry by Direct Selling News for the second consecutive year. A prestigious title, it acknowledges exemplary leadership, dynamic vision, and business savvy. In her free time, Wendy has remained active by fundraising and launching several global ecological campaigns for Jeunesse’s non-profit charity, Jeunesse Kids™—which is dedicated to reaching out to children in need, both internationally and domestically. Wendy has led Jeunesse Kids™ to different parts of the globe; from feeding hungry families in China to delivering aid for Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines, she is now focusing on delivering aid to local communities in her very own Orlando, Florida.

WITH WENDY HEADING COMPANY OPERATIONS:

• Measurable results: In 2012, yearly sales closed out at $126 million, but in 2013, yearly sales closed out at $257 million—double the revenue generated in 2012.
• Over 100% growth increase every year.
• June 2014: Jeunesse was bestowed 6 American Business Awards in multiple divisions directed by Wendy, most notably: Company of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Best Corporate Video.

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY:

“I know from personal experience the challenges women face in male dominated workplaces—but Wendy makes it look effortless. Wendy is caring and nurturing while remaining shrewd in her abilities to assess situations. She draws not only from her own wisdom, but from the input of her team to make the right decisions. Wendy is the most amazing woman I’ve ever had the privilege to work with and call my friend.”
-Donna Antarr, M.D., Medical Advisory Board Member

“Wendy is many things: corporate leader, philanthropist, business woman. But at the end of the day, Wendy is simply a wonderful person.”
–Brian Trustman, Senior Project Manager

“Before Jeunesse, I was a single mom who struggled to make ends meet. Jeunesse didn’t just improve my finances, it gave me a support system. I have gained something absolutely priceless . . . a family.”
–Ming Lee, Distributor

When asked about her company’s success, Wendy says: “I can’t take credit for what Jeunesse has become. We have the infrastructure in place to help people around the world because we have a really dedicated team on board. One thing I can say is that I’m really proud of what we’ve put together—I’m proud this company is changing lives.”

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Provide a brief biography of the nominated woman (up to 125 words):

Wendy Lewis
Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer

As Co-Founder and COO, Wendy makes key decisions daily to support the development of distributors in the field. By opening new markets strategically, she initiates sustainable growth, and by introducing products that are a benefit to consumers, she ensures that Jeunesse is encouraging people to live healthier, happier lives. Wendy is inspired by distributors who carry out their ambitions, and is driven to positively influence the lives of children through the official company charity, Jeunesse Kids™. Wendy believes the more successful Jeunesse becomes, the greater its impact will be in lives around the world.