On March 16, 2026, LifeMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFMD) announced significant leadership changes within its executive team. The company revealed that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Marc Benathen, will be departing to pursue a new opportunity, with his last day being March 31, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, Benathen will remain with the company until the end of the month and will provide advisory services for up to twelve months thereafter, receiving a monthly service fee of $38,117. In conjunction with this transition, LifeMD has appointed Atul Kavthekar as the new CFO, effective immediately.

Kavthekar brings nearly three decades of experience in executive leadership and financial management across various sectors, including healthcare and technology. His previous roles include serving as the Interim CFO for Smile America Partners and as a Special Advisor at P3 Health Partners. Kavthekar's extensive background in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and strategic planning is expected to bolster LifeMD's financial infrastructure as the company aims to enhance its operational capabilities and drive growth.

In addition to the CFO transition, LifeMD also announced the promotion of Jessica Friedeman to Chief Business Officer and Chris Pisano to Chief Marketing Officer. These changes reflect the company's commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for its next phase of growth. The leadership transitions are seen as a strategic move to align the company’s operational and financial strategies with its long-term goals, particularly in leveraging artificial intelligence to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

The company expressed gratitude to Marc Benathen for his contributions during his tenure and welcomed Kavthekar, emphasizing the importance of his role in navigating the company through its growth trajectory. The leadership changes are expected to have a positive impact on LifeMD's strategic direction and operational execution, positioning the company for future success in the evolving healthcare landscape.



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