Meyer announced his personal decision earlier this year to retire, spending the last several months transitioning his responsibilities to Chris Olivier, ASM’s President of Sales.

“ASM’s best-in-class client- and customer-focused organizational platform is a result of the dedicated service Mark has provided to ASM for more than two decades,” said Sonny King, ASM’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Thank you, Mark, and our very best wishes to you in your retirement.”

Meyer has more than 31 years of experience in the sales and marketing industry. While at ASM, he was responsible for leading the client services team. He was also a partner at Central Marketing, Inc., a former ASM member company and part of the company’s consolidation in 2003.

“I will truly miss the people who make ASM such an exceptional organization.” said Meyer. “It has been a privilege.”

About Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC
Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC (ASM) is a premier consumer packaged goods sales and marketing agency, committed to building brand value for our clients and customers. ASM’s cradle-to-cart—post-manufacture to consumption—customized sales and marketing solutions include headquarter sales, retail merchandising and marketing services, specializing in client and customer events, publications and assisted-selling services for the grocery, drugstore, club, convenience, natural/specialty, consumer electronic and home center industries. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., ASM has 66 offices in the United States and Canada. Visit www.asmnet.com today.

ASM announces Mark Meyer’s retirement and Chris Olivier’s appointment to President, Sales.

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Chris Olivier

“Mark has built a first-class client and customer-focused organization at ASM,” said Sonny King, ASM’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “His dedication and service to ASM has been invaluable. He retires from ASM with a reputation for excellence in our industry and I thank him for his outstanding contributions over the years.”

Meyer has more than 30 years experience in the sales and marketing industry. While at ASM, he was responsible for leading the client services team. He also founded Central Marketing, Inc., a former ASM member company and part of the company’s consolidation in 2003.

“Thank you to all our clients, customers and associates who I’ve had the privilege of working with over the years,” said Meyer. “I will miss ASM and the people who make it truly a great organization.”

“Chris’ strategic vision for ASM has been a tremendous asset for our organization,” said King. “This is a critical time for ASM as we find new ways to grow our business with an intense focus on the needs of our clients and customers, and Chris will help lead the way in this new role.”

Olivier joined ASM in July 2008. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer for more than seven years at The Smollan Group, one of the largest sales and marketing agencies with operations in South Africa, China and India. He has more than 17 years of retail and consumer packaged goods experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of South Africa.

“I am very excited about the opportunity,” said Olivier. “Advantage Sales and Marketing is endowed with a blue-chip client base, substantial customer relationships and great people. I am fortunate to have such a quality foundation to build upon. I thank Mark for his contributions to ASM and the industry throughout his career.”

About Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC
Advantage Sales and Marketing (ASM) is a premier consumer packaged goods sales and marketing agency, committed to building brand value for our clients and customers. ASM’s cradle-to-cart — post-manufacture to consumption — customized sales and marketing solutions includes headquarter sales, retail merchandising and marketing services, specializing in client and customer events, publications and assisted-selling services for the grocery, drugstore, club, convenience, natural/specialty, consumer electronic and home center industries. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., ASM has 66 offices in the United States and Canada. Visit www.asmnet.com today.

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ASM announces Mark Meyer’s retirement and Chris Olivier’s appointment to President, Sales.

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