TORONTO, May 21, 2019 /CNW/ -- WW (NASDAQ: WW) – the
new Weight Watchers – announced a new technology hub that will be
launched in Toronto to expand the
Company's team working on the digital WW experience for its
members. WW hired Don Kittle, Vice
President, Engineering, previously with LoyaltyOne, Postmedia,
Kijiji and Virgin Mobile, as its first Technology team member in
Toronto. Kittle is building a team
of engineering and data science talent to continue the technology
transformation and personalization efforts underway.
"The WW experience is enabled by technology – both for our
individual members as they live the program every day and for our
business and government clients as they offer the program to their
employees," said Michael Lysaght,
Chief Technology Officer, WW. "Toronto has become a world-class location for
top technology talent and is an incredibly diverse and livable
city. This new hub is a significant step forward in our ongoing
technology transformation."
"Toronto continues to attract
the best and brightest in technology talent with its growing,
dynamic tech sector. I'm looking forward to building our team in
downtown Toronto to complement the
cutting-edge work underway in our New
York and San Francisco
offices," said Kittle, who recently joined WW, bringing deep
product knowledge and technology experience in development,
operations and program management. "We're looking for great people
who want to use modern technologies and a customer-obsessed
approach to build a world-class experience that has a meaningful
impact on people's lives and the world at large."
The team in Toronto will work
collaboratively with the WW Product and Technology teams in
New York and San Francisco, including designers, engineers,
product managers, data scientists and researchers, on ways to
personalize the WW experience.
WW is continuously innovating and enhancing all the ways it
integrates into its members' lives. The digital experience on the
highly-rated WW app and the in-person experience at WW Studio
locations provide the tools, information and inspiration to help
people build sustainable habits and achieve their goals.
The WW program works because it's grounded in science, enabled
by technology and powered by community. It is more effective and
livable than ever, having been ranked #1 in "Best for Weight Loss"
for the ninth year in a row by health experts in the 2019 Best
Diets rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
Recently, the WW app won a Webby Award and People's Voice Webby
Award in the "Apps, Mobile, and Voice: Best Practices"
category.
About WW
WW – the new Weight Watchers – is a global wellness company
and the world's leading commercial weight management program. We
inspire millions of people to adopt healthy habits for real life.
Through our engaging digital experience and face-to-face group
workshops, members follow our livable and sustainable program that
encompasses healthy eating, physical activity, and a helpful
mindset. With more than five decades of experience in building
communities and our deep expertise in behavioral science, we aim to
deliver wellness for all. To learn more about the WW approach to
healthy living, please visit ww.com. For more information
about our global business, visit our corporate website
at corporate.ww.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on
management's current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number
of assumptions concerning future events. These statements are
subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important
factors. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on
such forward-looking statements because actual results
may vary materially from those expressed or implied. The reports
filed by the Company pursuant to United States securities
laws contain discussions of these risks and uncertainties. The
Company assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any
obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise. Readers are advised to review the Company's filings
with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (which are available on the SEC's EDGAR
database at www.sec.gov and via the Company's website
at corporate.ww.com).
For more information, contact:
Megan Bishop, Teneo for WW
917.544.0071
megan.bishop@teneostrategy.com
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