Smile Direct Club Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments and Promotions to Support Its Rapid International Growth

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SmileDirectClub, the market leader and pioneer of doctor-directed, remote invisible aligner therapy, today announced new appointments and promotions on its executive team consistent with its mission of bringing everyone access to a confident smile. With a rapidly growing customer base and more than 200 SmileShops across the U.S. and Canada, the company has created new roles and responsibilities to drive its expansion.  

In new appointments, Kay Oswald joins as President of International, where he will help lead SmileDirectClub's launch into target markets across Asia, Europe, and South America. Justin Skinner also joins the company as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Skinner will set and align the company's global vision for technology with its overall business goals and continue to build out the company's robust tech team.

In promotions, Steve Cicurel has been named Chief Development Officer (CDO). A member of the SmileDirectClub team since its inception, Cicurel has successfully driven improvements across all facets of the business. In his new role, he will lead international growth and product expansion. Additionally, Cheryl DeSantis, who previously served as Vice President of People & Organization, is now Chief People Officer (CPO). DeSantis will drive the business-wide people agenda, getting the right talent in the door and ensuring the organization is structured for optimum growth.

"Continuing to grow and reach new customers searching for affordable access to a smile they're proud of is our top priority," said Alex Fenkell, co-founder of SmileDirectClub. "Our new leadership team's diverse talents will continue to develop SmileDirectClub and bring newfound confidence to people seeking a straighter smile."      

Founded four years ago, SmileDirectClub is revolutionizing the process for getting a straighter smile. Today, the company is valued at $3.2 billion, employs nearly 4,000 people, and has helped more than 370,000 people achieve their dream smile.    

About SmileDirectClub
SmileDirectClub was founded on a simple belief: Everyone deserves a smile they love. Recognizing an opportunity to increase access to dental care, the company pioneered the creation of cutting-edge platforms and technology for doctor-directed, remote aligner therapy. With a digital network of more than 240 affiliated licensed dentists and orthodontists overseeing customer treatment, from impressions made with an at-home kit or from a digital scan at one of the 200+ SmileShops across the United States and Canada, through the end of the customer's treatment, SmileDirectClub has made orthodontic solutions more affordable and convenient than ever before. SmileDirectClub was founded in 2014 by Alex Fenkell and Jordan Katzman in partnership with Camelot Venture Group, whose portfolio companies include 1-800 CONTACTS and Quicken Loans, and is based in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit SmileDirectClub.com. 

SOURCE SmileDirectClub