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dōTERRA Names Jonathan Johnson President as Company Strengthens Operational Leadership

Aug 6, 2026
New Leadership Structure Positions Company for Continued Global Growth
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Jonathan Johnson

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Aug. 7, 2026 dōTERRA today announced Jonathan Johnson has been named President of the company. Johnson's appointment marks the next step in strengthening dōTERRA’s continued commitment to disciplined leadership as it scales its global operations and reach.

Johnson brings nearly two decades of experience in public relations, mass communications, government and media relations, and organizational strategy. As Chief Communications Officer, he has been working at the intersection of traditional and emerging media to turn communications challenges into opportunities for growth. As President, Johnson will continue to focus on strengthening organizational strategy and helping dōTERRA navigate an increasingly complex global environment, now with expanded leadership responsibility across the company.

Murray Smith, who has served well as President, will continue in the role of Executive Vice President of International, where he will lead and strengthen dōTERRA's global markets, drawing on his deep experience, stability, and long-standing relationships across the company's footprint.

"Jonathan has an exceptional ability to bring clarity and discipline to complex matters and organizations, and that's exactly what we need as we scale our company for the future," said David Stirling, Founder and CEO of dōTERRA. "Since joining dōTERRA, he has brought strategic thinking and operational rigor, and I'm confident that as he steps into the President role and oversees our Executive Council, he'll help translate our vision into consistent execution across every part of the business.”

About dōTERRA  
dōTERRA International is an integrative health and wellness company and the world leader in the global aromatherapy and essential oils market. dōTERRA sources, tests, manufactures, and distributes CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® essential oils and essential oil products to over 10 million Wellness Advocates and customers. Through its new Wellness Made Simple program—dōTERRA's science-backed approach to laying a strong wellness foundation—the company empowers individuals to take charge of their health. Like and follow dōTERRA on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at doTERRA.com.

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