The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced that Todd Johnson, senior director of field sales at i-Health, a subsidiary of DSM, is the new chair of CRN’s Retailer Relations Forum (RRF). Succeeding Tom Mondragon, now CEO of Welly, Johnson will lead the RRF in fostering industry-retailer connections; generating new and growing existing business; and helping to expand education opportunities with retailers and other stakeholders.

Composed of senior sales and customer officers from CRN member companies, the RRF offers a venue for CRN members to stay informed on retailers’ priorities, initiatives and expectations for the dietary supplement and functional food categories. “CRN’s RRF provides a unique platform for industry and retailers to share perspectives and priorities,” said Johnson. “I look forward to my leadership role and finding new opportunities for the dietary supplement industry to engage, influence, and build strong relationships with the retail community.”

Johnson has more than 30 years of experience within the CPG industry and has worked with i-Health, a purpose-led company with leading brands such as Culturelle, AZO, and Estroven, for nine years. He is primarily responsible for co-leading the sales team within the United States, managing strategic customer teams, and is integral to initiatives within the probiotic and women’s health categories.

“CRN is thrilled to welcome Todd as our new Chair of the RRF,” said Steve Mister, president & CEO, CRN. “His leadership will be critical in helping member companies to build business opportunities and to share educational information about the supplement industry and its products with retailers. Todd’s appointment comes at a particularly opportune time, given his company’s involvement in probiotics and the launch of CRN’s probiotics retailer education campaign.”

For more information, visit www.crnusa.org.