GNC Holdings, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ken Martindale as Chief Executive Officer. Martindale succeeds interim CEO Bob Moran, who has been elected Non-Executive Chairman of the GNC Board and will work closely with Martindale to ensure a smooth leadership transition and continued execution of GNC's successful transformation plan. As part of the transition, Michael F. Hines will step down as Chairman, but will remain on the Board.

These changes are effective September 11, 2017. Martindale most recently served as CEO of Rite Aid Stores and President of Rite Aid Corporation, where he was instrumental in the company's transformation, including the roll out of a new store format and an expansion of the company's loyalty program.