Compass Diversified-Backed The Honey Pot Co. Strengthens Its Board With The Appointment of Three New Directors

Three Accomplished Women Bring Deep Expertise Rooted in Innovation to Further the Brand’s Growth Strategy

WESTPORT, Conn., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honey Pot Company, LLC (“The Honey Pot Co.” or “the Company”), a leading “better-for-you” feminine care brand, together with its partner, Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI”), proudly announces the appointment of three new directors - Janis Smith-Gomez, former executive of Johnson & Johnson; Dr. Maria Sophocles, a practicing gynecologist and the Medical Director and Founder of Women's Healthcare of Princeton; and JuE Wong, former President & CEO of Olaplex - to its Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2024.

Ms. Janis Smith-Gomez brings visionary commercial and marketing expertise honed throughout her impressive career as an executive of several iconic brands in the consumer goods and health segments. From 2006 to 2022, she held several leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, including Vice President of US Marketing for its skin health and beauty portfolio, and most recently served as Vice President of Global Brand Experience and Corporate Brand Development for its Medical Devices division. Prior to Johnson & Johnson, Ms. Smith-Gomez held general management and marketing roles at Mars, Kraft Foods, and PepsiCo. She began her career in strategy consulting at Booz Allen Hamilton. She currently sits on the boards of The New York Academy of Medicine, Envoy Medical Corporation, and Black Public Media.

“I am honored to be partnering with The Honey Pot Co., a purpose-driven brand whose mission of empowering women and leading the conversation around feminine health through education deeply aligns with my values,” said Ms. Smith-Gomez. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented leadership team to continue raising awareness of the organization’s innovative products and delivering positive wellness outcomes to its community.”

Dr. Maria Sophocles joins with thirty years of experience as a practicing gynecologist and advocate for underserved categories in women’s healthcare, including menopause care and sexual wellness. A TED speaker and sought-after HealthTech advisor, she also serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Embr Labs, the Medical Director of Women’s Health at CURIA Health, and as an advisor to Flow Health. Dr. Sophocles is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds numerous certifications from international and national medical societies for her contributions to gynecology.