Physicians Formula Names New CFO

Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. appointed Jeff Berry as itschief financial officer. Berry has served as the company’s interim CFO since May 29, when he replaced Joseph Jaeger.

Prior to that, Berry had been on the company’s board and had served as the chairman of the company’s mominating and corporate governance and compensation committees and as a member of the audit committee.

He agreed to resign from the board upon accepting the interim CFO position in order to comply with NASDAQ listing requirements.

“We are delighted that Jeff has agreed to assume the role of CFO,” said Ingrid Jackel, chairwoman and CEO of Physicians Formula, “We believe Jeff’s strategic and financial skills, as well as his leadership capabilities, will play a critical role in helping the company achieve its long-term growth and profitability objectives.”

Prior to serving as the company’s interim CFO, Berry worked as the treasurer and head of strategy and business development for Del Monte Foods, as a management consultant with McKinsey and Company and Bain and Company and as an advisor to private equity companies investing in consumer goods.