biote Corp. announced that Robert Peterson has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective January 8, 2024. Mr. Peterson will lead Biote?s finance operations, including accounting and controllership, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, internal audit, tax, treasury and investor relations. Mr. Peterson succeeds Samar Kamdar, who is transitioning to pursue other opportunities, but will remain as an advisor to the Company during a transition period.

Mr. Kamdar?s transition is unrelated to the Company?s financial results or any disagreement with the Company over its accounting principles, practices or financial disclosures. Mr. Peterson brings 15 years of health and wellness industry experience as well as public company experience to Biote. Prior to joining the Company, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Virbac Corporation, a subsidiary of Virbac S.A., a global veterinary pharmaceutical and wellness company.

Additionally, he spent eight years at Alcon Laboratories/Novartis Eye Care, where he held roles of progressive responsibility, including Global Head of Business Planning and Analysis as well as Finance Manager Investor Relations.