LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Redwood Scientific Technologies, Inc. today announced the appointment of Kevin Harrington onto the board of directors, effective immediately. This appointment expands the board to six directors. Kevin Harrington will play an active role overseeing international and domestic retail distribution operations.
“I’m thrilled and excited to be joining the board of directors of Redwood Scientific Technologies,” said Kevin Harrington. “I truly believe that what they have developed is a 1 in 10,000 success, not only from a direct-to-consumer standpoint but the future of what thin film delivery technology holds for the delivery of over-the-counter and pharma grade medication. I believe the future of the company is very bright and I look forward to taking an active role in international and domestic retail distribution guiding the company to the success it can be.”
President and CEO Jason Cardiff welcomes Kevin Harrington onto the board of directors and expects his retail distribution experience to be invaluable in helping management maintain the company’s current growth trajectory.
“As President and CEO of Redwood Scientific Technologies, I am thrilled and excited to have Kevin Harrington and all that he brings to the table join our board of directors,” said Jason Cardiff. “I believe that Kevin, along with the other board members, will guide the company and lead us into the future and position us to be the leader in thin film delivery technology.”
Kevin Harrington is acknowledged as the inventor of the infomercial and one of the founders of the As Seen On TV products. He is currently the founder of Star Shop LLC. Prior to founding Star Shop LLC., he formed Quantum International which grew to $500 million in sales selling products in 100 countries in 20 languages. He also formed Reliant International Media and HSN Direct in conjunction with Home Shopping Network. He is the founder of ERA (Electronic Retailers Association), which operates in 45 countries, and EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) which boasts combined member sales in excess of $500 billion. In 2009, Kevin Harrington was selected as one of the original Sharks on the ABC hit show “Shark Tank” in which he appeared in over 150 segments. In 1984, Kevin Harrington conceptualized and produced the world’s first 30 minute infomercial and in 1980 he started The Small Business Center along with Franchise America. He has been involved in over 500 product launches that have resulted in sales of over $4 billion worldwide with 20 products that have reached individual sales of over $100 million. Kevin Harrington was named one of the 100 best entrepreneurs in the world by Entrepreneur Magazine.
About Redwood Scientific Technologies, Inc.
Redwood Scientific Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Claremont, California, develops and markets FDA registered OTC drugs that can be delivered through the use of thin film technology. Redwood Scientific Technologies, Inc. utilizes patent pending sublingual strip delivery technology to enhance the effectiveness and absorption rate in the treatment of medical conditions. The company is aggressively expanding its customer population through national television advertising campaigns while driving consumer awareness and increasing retail expansion.