Simla Somturk

Simla Somturk has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Simla most recently worked as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at The Synergy Company™ since February 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Motherlove Herbal Company from September 2018 to February 2022, where they also held the position of Director of Marketing & Sales from June 2016 to August 2018. Simla founded and served as the Principal of Delicious Health LLC from June 2007 to December 2019. Simla also held the role of Senior Project Manager/Director, Culinary & Innovation at Boulder Brands / Pinnacle Foods Inc. / now Conagra from January 2015 to June 2016. Simla has experience in community building and entrepreneurship as Founding City Director at House of Genius from May 2014 to December 2015. Additionally, they worked as the Chief Marketing & Product Officer at Kindara in 2014. Simla has also been involved in organizing events, such as the Inaugural Fort Collins Startup Week in 2014, where they served as a Co-Organizer. Simla founded and operated Simplicity & Company LLC from January 2013 to May 2014. Simla's earlier experience includes working as an Affiliate - Marketing, Innovation & Strategy Lead at The North Highland Company from October 2012 to January 2014 and as a Manager - Marketing & Strategy at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc. (now PriceWaterhouse Coopers) from September 2004 to March 2007. Throughout their career, Simla has demonstrated expertise in marketing, strategy, project management, and business process optimization.

Simla Somturk obtained an MBA degree from The Wharton School between the years 2002 and 2004. Additionally, they pursued a degree in Holistic Clinical Nutrition from Bauman College and earned certifications as a CNE (Certified Nutrition Educator) and CNC (Certified Nutrition Consultant). Simla furthered their knowledge in the field of Holistic Health & Nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where they obtained certifications as a CHC (Certified Health Coach) and AADP (American Association of Drugless Practitioners). Simla Somturk also completed their undergraduate education at Penn State University, earning a B.S degree in Marketing & International Business. Lastly, they completed their high school education at Cairo American College.