Youngevity International, Inc. announced its business development plan for its proposed expansion into Russia and Israel. The plan includes the anticipated opening of a distribution and sales support center in Moscow later this year and expanding its direct selling coverage and distribution model to generate higher levels of global market penetration.

The company also announced that it has appointed Ricardo Spilman as Director of Sales and Operations for Eastern Europe and Israel. In this role, Mr. Spilman is expected to help advance Youngevity's commitment to ongoing, international expansion. Ricardo Spilman joins Youngevity from PM-International AG. Mr. Spilman has 30 years of experience in this direct selling industry.