WeightWatchers

Last night, we hosted “Making the Shift: A new way to think about weight” a live event hosted in partnership with the amazing Oprah Winfrey. Our CEO Sima Sistani took the stage along with Busy Phillips, Rebel Wilson, Amber Riley, Katie Sturino, Marisa Meltzer, Jamie Kern Lima, Tressie Cottom, Jen Hatmaker, Dr. Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS and Dr. Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD. This event marked a pivotal moment for all of us, just the start of a conversation to dismantle years of shame and stigma associated with weight and our bodies. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who tuned in and courageously shared their stories… and a huge shout out to our team members who poured their hearts into bringing this event to life. Your commitment to reframing the narrative on weight health is inspiring. Let’s continue to keep sharing, questioning and trusting ourselves and our bodies as we progress on this journey, together 💙. In case you missed it, watch the full segment event here: https://lnkd.in/ewiRG28s.

Today’s the big day! Join us virtually tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. ET for "Making The Shift: A New Way to Think About Weight" in partnership with Oprah Winfrey. Together, alongside our CEO, Sima Sistani, we’re transforming the conversations we have about weight and health. In this conversation, we'll explore the effects of diet culture and societal weight bias, aim to shift harmful narratives surrounding our bodies and weight, and dismantle the shame that may be impacting our journeys. 💙 In this discussion, you’ll also hear from diverse influential voices and medical experts, including actresses and best-selling authors Rebel Wilson and Busy Phillips as well as Amber Riley, Katie Sturino, Marisa Meltzer, Jamie Kern Lima, Tressie Cottom, Jen Hatmaker, Dr. Stephan Guyenet, Dr. Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS and Dr. Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD (a member of our Scientific Advisory Board). 💙 There’s still time to register - join the live conversation here https://lnkd.in/edbBEJ9s.

Exciting new partnership alert! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that WeightWatchers for Business is now partnering with Personify Health (formerly Virgin Pulse), bringing science-backed full-spectrum weight health care directly to workplaces through Personify's personalized health platform. What This Means for Employers and Employees: • Comprehensive Care: From behavioral to medical interventions and a combination thereof, the spectrum of care provides individualized pathways according to true clinical need, while also flexible to match an organization's benefit coverage decisions • Science-Driven Solutions: Access to WeightWatchers’ behavior-change programs and tailored plans for those living with diabetes or on GLP-1 medications. • Expert Support: Virtual clinic care and medication management under the guidance of board-certified clinicians and specialists, plus our robust community and coaching resources. Together with Personify Health, we're committed to advancing weight health care, eliminating weight bias, and maximizing health outcomes. Let’s make a healthier future together! https://bit.ly/3QqWLla #WeightHealth #WeightWatchersforBusiness #Partnership #HealthCare

Anyone can quit a diet, but it takes a collective effort to quit a culture. With the support of Oprah Winfrey and leaning on our founding principles of community and science, we invite people into a conversation to better understand the harsh realities that have led to our complicated relationship with weight. Our goal is to help people nurture a healthy relationship with their bodies and each other. We are dedicated to shifting culture and changing the conversation from weight loss to weight health. #MakingTheShift Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eu_ARxSa Reserve your seat here: https://lnkd.in/eEXjren4

Mark 👏 your 👏 calendars! In partnership with Oprah Winfrey, we’re hosting a radical – and timely – conversation about weight. "Making The Shift: A New Way to Think About Weight," will take place live in studio & virtually on Thursday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. ET, and will stream live on WeightWatchers’ YouTube channel. https://lnkd.in/e4UgDXTS 💙 Throughout the three-hour event, Ms. Winfrey will lead an honest and brave conversation focused on redefining the cultural and personal relationships we have with weight and health. Ms. Winfrey and our very own CEO Sima Sistani will both share their vision to change the conversation around weight and health, with an emphasis on creating a positive and supportive culture. Together, we will… 🔵 Explore the impact of diet culture and weight bias on our society, and  🔵 Learn how we can shift harmful narratives surrounding our bodies and weight. The event will feature diverse and influential voices, including actress and best-selling author 🌟 Rebel Wilson 🌟 as well as Amber Riley, Katie Sturino, Marisa Meltzer, Jamie Kern Lima, and Tressie Cottom. Also joining us will be leading medical experts including Dr. Stephan Guyenet, Dr. Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS, and Dr. Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD (a member of our Scientific Advisory Board). ✨ Can’t wait for you to join us! Register here https://lnkd.in/edbBEJ9s for the virtual event!  #weighthealth #makingtheshift

Will you be at Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) Conference 2024 this week? Our own Tiffany Stevenson, Chief People Officer, will deliver the Thursday morning keynote on how to transform your company culture for maximum impact. Don’t miss her session, which will cover best practices for everything from evolving positioning to executing a total overhaul. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect! Reserve some time now to discuss how to promote #WeightHealth as part of your company culture. And don’t forget to stop by the #WeightWatchers booth 405. See you in Las Vegas! Set up a meeting now: https://bit.ly/3JuFtjp #EpicHRConf #HRLeadership

What. a. week! Our NYC office was buzzing with energy during our second ever Peak Week ⛰️! This time, we hosted our 2024 Leadership Summit, a full-scale event dedicated to our senior leaders. From dynamic sessions to engaging workshops, we took team members through a day of strategy, development, connection and collaboration. Special thanks to our incredible speakers, Professor Ranjay Gulati from Harvard Business School and our esteemed board member Dr. William Shrank, for sharing their insights and wisdom 👏! Our leaders ended the day with fun activities around town including 🎤 karaoke, 🏓 ping pong, 🎨 painting and more. Events like these are critical in aligning our team as we transform our business for the future. Major kudos to our Employee Experience & Impact, Facilities and IT teams for making the magic happen! 💙 #PeakWeek #2024LeadershipSummit #WeightHealth

We’re excited to welcome Donna Boyer as our new Chief Product Officer, starting May 1. Donna will join WeightWatchers with more than 15 years of product management experience in startups and later stage businesses including Teladoc Health, Stitch Fix, Airbnb, Hyperion (acquired by Oracle), Digital Think, Yahoo! and Blurb. Donna is our latest addition to the executive leadership team along with Jacquie Cooke, who joined us as General Counsel and Secretary last month. In addition, Debra Benovitz was recently promoted into the role of Chief Insights Officer. Welcome and congrats to these outstanding leaders. We can’t wait for these amazing women to help usher WeightWatchers into our bright new future. https://lnkd.in/ggnyvYT4

Today I visited Harvard Business School to talk with upcoming 2024 grads about WeightWatchers’ evolution as a featured protagonist in one of their case studies. Many thanks to the HBS team and students for engaging in a spirited debate—and not letting me off easy with the tough questions! These bright students give me so much energy about our future business leaders. I hope they took away a little inspiration about the courage of values based leadership and bold moves it takes to transform.

🌟 As Women's History Month draws to a close, we honor the extraordinary contributions of women who have shaped our company’s history and those who continue to lead the way. Among them is our female founder, Jean Nidetch, who was not only a pioneer in the wellness industry but a trailblazer for women in business beginning in the 1960’s. ⏩ Today, we’re inspired by our fearless leader Sima Sistani, whose dedication to empowering people to live longer and healthier lives inspires us all. 🌟 Throughout the month, members of our leadership team shared their unique stories and wisdom in a powerful panel including Debra Benovitz, SVP, Insights & Science, Dr. Amy Meister, Chief Medical Officer, and Jacquie Cooke, General Counsel & Secretary. Check out some of the key insights shared, below! 💙 Let’s continue to uplift, support, and empower one another to create a more inclusive future for all. #WomensHistoryMonth