Oprah Leaving , WeightWatchers Board.
Oprah Winfrey was a board director at WeightWatchers for almost 10 years, CNN reports.
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According to WeightWatchers, Winfrey's "decision was not the result of any disagreement" or "any matter relating to the company's operations, policies or practices.".
Oprah is an inspiring presence and passionate advocate both for our members and for society at large, in elevating the conversation around weight health, Sima Sistani, CEO of WeightWatchers, via CNN.
While I and the rest of our directors will certainly miss her in our board meetings following the end of her current term, she remains a strong strategic voice and collaborator with WeightWatchers, Sima Sistani, CEO of WeightWatchers, via CNN.
Winfrey also issued a statement.
I look forward to continuing to advise and collaborate with WeightWatchers and CEO Sima Sistani in elevating the conversation around recognizing obesity as a chronic condition, working to reduce stigma, and advocating for health equity, Oprah Winfrey, via CNN.
Winfrey also revealed that she's donating all of her company stock to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
In premarket trading on Feb.
29, WeightWatchers shares were down 25%.
Winfrey's exit comes as WeightWatchers faces growing competition from drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, CNN reports.
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Winfrey's exit comes as WeightWatchers faces growing competition from drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, CNN reports.
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In December, Winfrey told 'People' that she added a "weight loss medication to her regimen" but didn't elaborate
