Oprah Winfrey to leave board of Weight Watchers

Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and former talk show host, announced that she will be stepping down from the board of directors of Weight Watchers. Winfrey has been a spokesperson for the company since 2015 and played a key role in its rebranding as WW.

In a statement, Winfrey said, “I am grateful for the time I have spent on the board of Weight Watchers and the opportunity to help support the company’s mission of promoting health and wellness. However, I feel that it is time for me to step back and focus on other projects and priorities.”

Weight Watchers also released a statement expressing their gratitude for Winfrey’s contributions to the company and wishing her the best in her future endeavors. The company stated that they remain committed to their mission of helping people live healthier lives and will continue to work towards that goal.

Winfrey’s departure from the board comes at a time of transition for Weight Watchers, as the company continues to adapt to changing trends in the health and wellness industry. It remains to be seen what impact Winfrey’s departure will have on the company’s business and branding strategy.