CELEBRATING TWO DECADES OF
SUCCESS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
NU SKIN’S DISTRIBUTORS HAVE BECOME SUCCESSFUL
ENTREPRENEURS RUNNING GLOBAL BUSINESSES
For the past 20 years, anti-aging company
Nu Skin has been successfully selling its
groundbreaking products to consumers
across Southeast Asia. Over this period,
the NYSE-listed company has opened in
seven markets across the region, starting
with Thailand (1997), the Philippines (1998),
Singapore (2000), Malaysia and Brunei
(2001), Indonesia (2005) and most recently,
Vietnam (2013).
At the heart of the organization’s
success is its extensive network of
distributors, who have spent considerable
time, effort and commitment to promoting
the Nu Skin brand, and in turn have
become successful entrepreneurs.
These exceptional individuals have
not only generated rewarding business
for themselves and helped others to
transform lives, but they also helped raise
the industry’s level of professionalism.
In the 20 years that Nu Skin has been
in Southeast Asia, 100 distributors have
successfully earned US$1 million (or more in
commissions) during their time with Nu Skin.
These elite distributors join what is known as
Nu Skin’s Million Dollar Circle (MDC).
“The Nu Skin distributor has evolved
from being a sales person to an
entrepreneur who runs a global business.
These entrepreneurs run their Nu Skin
business like CEOs of their own companies
with business in any or all of our 54
international markets,” said Melisa Tantoco
Quijano, president of Nu Skin Asia Pacific.
The success of distributors has been
dependent on the support and guidance
given by Nu Skin and its experienced
Southeast Asia management team, many
of who have been with the company for
more than 15 years.
“Nu Skin also offers a range of anti-aging
products that are sought after by customers
worldwide. Our ageLOC brand of products
has generated over US$5 billion globally
since 2008,” said Vipada Tangpakorn,
general manager Nu Skin Thailand.
Added Neo Chiou Yee, general manager
Nu Skin Singapore: “Moreover with a large
customer base throughout the world, Nu
Skin has continuously innovated and offers
relevant products that help our customers
live younger, longer lives.”
The success of Nu Skin and the evolving
profile of its distributors have also helped
change the perception of the direct
selling industry.
“Direct selling used to be perceived asa part-time job, for housewives looking
to earn extra income, but today it attracts
professionals from different fields,” said
David Cheong, general manager Nu Skin
Malaysia and Brunei.
Added Kany Soemantoro, president of
Nu Skin Philippines and Indonesia:“We’ve
seen this shift throughout the region and
now welcome doctors, dentists, engineers,
lawyers, accountants, academics who believe
direct selling offers them financial flexibility,
leveraged income and time freedom.”
Beyond commercial success, Nu Skin
and its distributors have also sought to
give back to their communities through
the Nu Skin Southeast Asia Children’s Hear t
Fund (SEACHF). SEACHF has saved more
than 7,800 underprivileged children with
congenital heart disease since its inception
in 2003.
The foundation for success is set for Nu
Skin Southeast Asia as it continues its force
for good to help more individuals realise
their dreams and goals and help them to
discover their best selves.PROMOTIONL-R: Cheo Hock Chin, Regional Financial Controller, SEA and Pacific; Evita Singson, Regional VP Sales, Asia Pacific; Kany Soemantoro, President, Philippines and
Indonesia; Melisa Tantoco Quijano, President, Asia Pacific; Vicky Leevutinun, Regional VP, SEA; Neo Chiou Yee, General Manager, Singapore; David Cheong,
General Manager, Malaysia and Brunei; Vipada Tangpakorn, General Manager, Thailand; Jasmine Yang, Regional VP Digital and Opportunity Marketing, SEA