Karen Behnke

Karen Behnke
Born 1957 (age 60–61)
Residence San Anselmo, CA, U.S.
Alma mater Western Michigan University
Occupation businessperson, entrepreneur

Karen Behnke (born 1957) is a businessperson and entrepreneur in the Healthy Lifestyles sector of business. Behnke's current company is Juice Beauty, an "organic eco-chic beauty products company".[1][2] Juice Beauty is specialized in making skincare, makeup, and haircare made with organic ingredients.[3]

Early career

From 1983 to 1996, Behnke founded PacifiCare Wellness Company (formerly known as Execu-Fit Health Programs) in San Francisco, one of the first corporate wellness companies in the country. The company delivered worksite medical fitness screenings, health risk appraisals, and fitness programs, for major corporations. The Wellness Company grew to provide services to over 2 million members in six states staffed with 300 healthcare professional employees. Behnke sold the company to PacifiCare Health Systems (now United Healthcare) in 1991 and became the parent company’s second female executive during a five-year growth phase from $1 to $5 billion in revenue.[4]

From 1996-2003, Behnke led the Healthy Lifestyles investment strategy for a private equity firm that was the majority shareholder of 24 Hour Fitness. Behnke joined the Board of Directors and was an Operating Executive for 24 Hour Fitness, during a seven-year growth period, from $75 mm to over $1 billion in revenue.

Accomplishments

Behnke completed Harvard/MIT’s multi-year Executive Business Summer School “Giants” program, graduated from Western Michigan University, and has received many awards throughout her career including (2011) Woman Entrepreneur of the Year;[4] the “Top EcoLeader” named by Glamour Magazine for their anniversary special (2009);[5] San Francisco Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award (1987);[6] the San Francisco Examiner’s Top 39 Movers and Shakers under the age of 39;[6] and the WMU Distinguished Alumni Award.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Karen Behnke, Juice Beauty Founder discusses Malic Acid". Juice Beauty. Juice Beauty. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Karen Behnke - San Francisco Business Times". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
  3. ↑ Cyk, Jayme. "Gwyneth Paltrow Invests in Juice Beauty". WWD. Fairchild Publishing. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 "Eco Chic". MyWMU. Western Michigan University. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  5. ↑ Burke, Brittany. "Meet Your 70 Eco Heroes". Glamour. Condé Nast. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Exactly why Natural Beauty Products is incredible". wattpad. WP Technology. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
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