Lea McIntyre, ND

Managing Director, Australia

Lea McIntyre was appointed Managing Director of Designs for Health Australia after more than seven years with the business, having joined in 2018 as a core team member during the company’s Australian launch.

With over 25 years of experience across the health industry, Lea’s career spans clinical practice, marketing, product development, technical education and commercial leadership. Before stepping into the Managing Director role, she served as Head of Marketing, where she oversaw marketing, product development, practitioner education and e-commerce for the Australian business.

As Managing Director, Lea leads strategy and execution across all aspects of the business, with overall accountability for commercial, operational, people and culture outcomes. Her background as a practitioner gives her a deep understanding of the clinicians Designs for Health serves, and she remains focused on building the practitioner-only channel in Australia with her growing team.

Eliza Tan, ND

Head of Marketing 

Linda Dal Molin, ND

Head of Sales and Education 

Linda has a Masters in Human Nutrition, a Bachelor’s of Health Science (Complementary Medicine), and an Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy.

Linda has been a naturopathic practitioner for over 26 years and has worked in the natural health space for 28 years.

Linda has developed a strong relationship with the Designs for Health practitioner community. She leads a team of health educators across Australia, which provides direct practitioner support and practice-building education.

Ian Meulman

Operations Director

Ian Meulman brings over 30 years of experience across senior operational, account management and consulting roles spanning industries including finance, insurance, telecommunications, travel, consumer electronics and FMCG. His career reflects a consistent thread: building customer-focused organisations that run efficiently, scale across multiple sites and countries, and deliver on strategy without losing sight of the people executing it.

As Operations Director, Ian leads the planning, supply chain, warehousing, and operational functions that underpin the business’s performance and growth. With a career spanning operational leadership, commercial management, workforce optimisation, and business transformation, he has a keen ability to identify both the drivers of operational excellence and the risks that can impede it. Ian is committed to creating scalable, efficient, and resilient operations that empower teams and deliver exceptional outcomes. He holds a Master of Management.

Danielle Ford

Business Development and Customer Service Manager

Danielle began her career as a Registered Dietitian at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, specialising in Medical Nutrition Therapy.

After nearly nine years in clinical dietetics, Danielle shifted gears to pursue a degree in Fashion Merchandise Management in New York City before moving to Sydney, Australia, to work as a Business Development and Account Manager.

Danielle has now reconnected with her roots and her passion for nutrition in her role at Designs for Health.

Jason O’Brien

Senior Finance Manager 

Jason O’Brien is the finance manager at Designs for Health, overseeing financial planning, analysis, and modelling. With extensive experience in finance, Jason ensures the company’s financial health and strategic growth.

His responsibilities include budget development, cost management, and financial performance optimisation.

Jason’s commitment to excellence and his analytical acumen, honed over years of experience, make him a valuable asset to the Designs for Health team.

Jonathan Lizotte

Founder & Chairman

Jonathan Lizotte is the founder of Designs for Health. Over the last 25 years he has guided and directed the company to ensure that its mission and vision are realised.

Chris Tedesco

Chief Executive Officer

Chris Tedesco is the CEO of Designs for Health, the leading practitioner recommended nutraceutical and supplements business in the U.S., Canada, and international markets. Prior to being appointed CEO, Chris spent over 25 years at Reckitt, where he held a range of enterprise leadership roles across general management and marketing.

Chris brings deep experience building and scaling health-focused brands, with a strong track record of driving growth, strengthening brand equity, and guiding organizations through sustained growth and evolution. He has worked across both developed and emerging markets, including leadership roles based in the UK and Australia, and has extensive experience operating in complex, highly regulated categories.

He is particularly passionate about building trusted brands grounded in quality and efficacy, while aligning strong commercial execution with long-term practitioner and consumer trust. Chris is known for his ability to combine strategic clarity with disciplined execution, while leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and integrity.

Chris holds a BA from the College of the Holy Cross and an MBA from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester.

Phil Lizotte

Vice Chair

In 2006, Phil joined Designs for Health, coming from a career in the construction industry where over the course of 28 years he built two companies into very successful enterprises.

David M. Brady

Chief Medical
Officer

Barrie Tan

Chief Science
Officer

Michael Jurgelewicz

Director, Product Development, Research & Clinical Support

Oscar Coetzee

Senior Director of Clinical Education

Kristi Belohlavek

Product Innovation Manager

Cristiana Paul

Product Development & Research Consultant

Gina Headrick

Senior Clinical Product Support Specialist

Alexandra St. John

Clinical Support Specialist

Melissa Sola

Clinical Support Specialist – Spotlight Testing

Valentin Prisecaru

Clinical Support Specialist – Spotlight Testing

Camille Gallinger

Product Education Consultant

Todd LePine

Chris D’Adamo

Dennis Goodman

Derek Johnson

Daniel Kalish

Rebecca Murray