Executive Team

Stanford-trained Dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields founded Rodan + Fields with the belief that clear, healthy-looking skin brings confidence. It is their mission to give consumers the best skin of their lives and bring dermatology-inspired skincare to everyone. With effective skincare Regimens and a powerful community of Independent Consultants, Rodan + Fields is a leading skincare brand in North America and one of the fastest growing disruptors in the beauty industry. The Doctors continue to practice and see patients, as well as teach at Stanford University, where they both completed their residencies. Dr. Katie Rodan received her bachelor’s degree with high honors in history from the University of Virginia and her medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. Dr. Kathy Fields earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in neurobiological chemistry from the University of Florida before attending the University of Miami for medical school.

Diane Dietz is the CEO and President of Rodan + Fields, a leading skincare brand in North America* and one of the fastest growing disruptors in the beauty industry. During Diane's tenure, the brand has experienced unprecedented growth, exceeding a billion dollars in sales through its unique Consumer Connected Commerce business model. Diane is also leading global expansion plans and growing the brand with an increased pace of innovation. Prior to Rodan + Fields, she was the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Safeway, one of the largest grocers in North America. She was responsible for managing the $38B P&L and all aspects of operations including merchandising, marketing, digital, supply chain and the award-winning private label brands. Previously, she spent 18 years with Procter & Gamble where she's credited with the rejuvenation and expansion of the Crest brand franchise. She also played a critical role in the Gillette acquisition and integration of the Oral-B business unit globally. Diane sits on the Board of Directors for the Whirlpool Corporation.

As Chief Financial Officer at Rodan + Fields, Chris Newman is responsible for leading the company’s Global Finance and Legal Operations to support the company’s significant growth momentum. Chris brings more than 25 years of finance and operations experience at leading global consumer brands, including Serena & Lily, Restoration Hardware, Limited Brands (operator of Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works and others) and PepsiCo. Most recently, Chris was Chief Operating Officer at Serena & Lily, where he was responsible for all Financial and Operational Systems. Chris has led high-performing Finance and Operations Teams in complex business environments with an unrelenting focus on serving customers. He started his career at J.P. Morgan and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Brown University.

Elisabeth Charles is the Chief Marketing Officer of Rodan+ Fields. As CMO, Elisabeth drives the vision and strategy for Brand Marketing, Creative and Consumer Loyalty. She also spearheads consumer engagement, marketing for product launches and global campaigns, and drives forward the brand’s digital marketing strategy. Elisabeth brings more than 25 years of experience scaling and managing international high-growth companies and driving marketing campaigns for iconic brands. Most recently, she was the Senior Vice President, General Manager of Old Navy Outlet, following CMO roles at Old Navy and Athleta. She has also held Executive Marketing roles at Petco Animal Supplies and Victoria’s Secret. Elisabeth serves as a public board director for the At Home Group, Inc. and on the nonprofit board for Alliance for Girls.She earned a bachelor’s degree in international political economy from the University of California, Berkeley and has a master’s degree from Harvard Business School.

Deanna is the Chief Global Sales Officer at Rodan + Fields. In this role, Deanna is focused on global revenue growth and driving strategy in partnership with the R+F Field organization and Independent Consultant community in the US, Canada and Australia. As Chief Global Sales Officer, Deanna oversees the Global Sales Teams for R+F as well as Learning and Development, Field Marketing and Communications, and Programs and Recognition for our 200,000 + Consultants.  She brings to R+F more than 25 years of experience at CPG brands including PepsiCo, Campbell Soup and Universal Interactive Games, and significant experience leading large field organizations. Deanna completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Lynn Emmolo is the Chief Global Officer of Rodan + Fields. In this role, Lynn defines the global roadmap for R+F and is laser-focused on expansion into new markets, as well as on the brand’s international business development. Previously, Lynn was Chief Brand Officer at R+F, and still plays an active role defining the company as an innovative skincare brand. A beauty industry veteran, Lynn brings over 30 years of experience to Rodan + Fields working with international corporations such as L’Oreal and Avon, as well as entrepreneurial startups such as Living Proof and Sally Hershberger. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and international business from New York University.

As Vice President of Human Resources, Paige Gruemmer leverages her experience to develop and scale the Rodan + Fields culture and values, acquire high-performing talent and build the leadership pipeline. Paige has more than 20 years experience designing, implementing and managing people initiatives and programs for high-growth companies. Most recently, Paige held a variety of global leadership positions at Visa, including Regional Head of HR, Asia-Pacific Region and Regional Head of Human Resources for The Americas. Paige began her career as an employment attorney and holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University.

Bryan Wayda serves as Chief Supply and Service Officer for Rodan + Fields where he oversees Customer Care and end-to-end Supply Chain Operations, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing and fulfillment. Bryan’s leadership has helped optimize operational excellence and enhanced the execution of core business operations to support the company’s significant growth. Bryan is a customer-focused leader with more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale supply chain organizations. Most recently, Bryan was Vice President of North America Supply Chain at Coty. Previously, he held various leadership positions at Avon, where he improved and scaled operations for global growth. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in business administration from DePaul University.

As Chief Information Officer at Rodan + Fields, Steve Dee leads the company’s global information technology organization, defining and advancing the company’s technology strategy and infrastructure to support Rodan + Fields’ growth plans. Steve brings more than 25 years of technology and digital experience to the company, with experience at leading brands like Nike, J. Crew, and Accenture. Most recently, Steve was the Vice President of Technology at Nike where he was responsible for leading the Global Wholesale, Brand Marketing, and Converse Technology teams, including Nike’s biggest digital asset, Nike.net. Prior to Nike, Steve held CIO and CTO positions at J.Crew and Hayneedle. Steve started his career at Accenture and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida.

Dr. Timothy Falla is the Chief Scientific Officer at Rodan + Fields, responsible for the company’s innovation pipeline, product development, scientific brand equity and defining the strategy to achieve a leadership position for R+F in the global premium skincare market. For more than 25 years Dr. Falla has worked in the discovery and development of prescription drugs, OTC dermatology products and skincare products. His work has resulted in more than 20 patents and patent applications and over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Falla holds a BS in Applied Biology from the University of Wales, Cardiff and a PhD in Molecular Epidemiology from Oxford University and the University of Wales, Cardiff. He conducted his post-doctoral research at the Antimicrobial Research Centre at the University of Leeds, UK and the Department of Microbiology at the University of British Columbia, Canada.

Amnon Rodan serves as Chairman of Rodan + Fields and plays a critical role in driving the Company’s strategic vision and direction. As Board Chair for the philanthropic arm of R+F — the Rodan + Fields Prescription for Change Foundation — Amnon is committed to providing life-changing experiences for the company and its communities, and serving young people with life-changing empowerment programs. Amnon brings over 25 years of business development and marketing experience to R+F. He received a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Loyola Marymount University.