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Executive Management Team
Meet our leaders who are committed to the strategic growth of SeneGence
Meet Our Executive Team
Joni Rogers-Kante
Founder, CEO and Chairwoman
Joni Rogers-Kante is the visionary and driving force behind SeneGence®. Her dream of developing a company that gave women an opportunity to build their own business regardless of age, background, or education has become a phenomenal success, with offices in five countries and hundreds of thousands of Independent Distributors across the globe.
Joni began her career at 16 years old, working for the Sav-On Corporation. By 23, she was the Assistant Manager of the highest-performing store in the Sav-On chain. Having learned from high-level management, buyers, and operations experts, she knew the corporate structure was not for her. Joni was introduced to a direct sales cosmetic company, and her 13-year career produced jewelry, cars, awards, trips, and recognition, and most importantly, a burning desire to create her own company. Armed with a plan and her business experience, Joni pursued her dream of becoming an entrepreneur. In 1999, SeneGence and its flagship product, LipSense®, were born. Joni’s guiding principle for the company every step of the way has been, “Choose to Live Life in Love and Abundance, and Then Work for It!”
In the early days of the company, Joni traveled around the world with a team of scientists and botanists to find ingredients for SeneGence’s unique skin care and cosmetic formulas. Currently, Joni oversees the company’s overall vision and more than hundreds of employees in SeneGence’s U.S. offices, and she is actively involved with trips, events, and the development and marketing of new products and training programs.
In 2020 alone, Joni was installed as a Board Member of the Direct Selling Education Foundation, and The Orange County Business Journal named her one of the area’s most influential business leaders and the owner of the largest woman-owned business in the county. In 2018, she received Direct Selling News’ Bravo Award and the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award by the Orange County Business Journal. Joni is the Founder of SeneGence’s nonprofit organization, The Make Sense Foundation®, and is an active member of the Orange and Creek County communities. She is also the author of Million Dollar Lips.
Joni Rogers-Kante
Founder, CEO and Chairwoman
Ben Kante
Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Kante utilizes his vast knowledge in Business Information Systems, Quantitative Analysis and Digital Media Art to fill the role of Chief Strategy Officer for SeneGence. Ben designed the seamless international Distributor accounting methodology, many of the internal operation systems and he completely re-organized the media department, creating printed materials, training videos and a new website. Mr. Kante maintains the daily role of CSO for all of SeneGence’s daily multi-faceted operations and internal and external media and production facilities.
Mr. Kante’s varied life experiences include a United States Coast Guard Master’s License for 100 ton vessels, proven skills at successfully managing resort and dive fleets around the world, and as an internationally published writer, photographer and award winning videographer and film maker, Mr. Kante’s works can be found around the world. He attended Mississippi State University, Orange Coast College, NAUI SCUBA Instructor College and is an Eagle Scout.
Ben Kante
Chief Strategy Officer
Nathalie Cedeno
General Counsel
Nathalie Cedeno is an accomplished legal professional with a strong background in sociology and law, known for her dedication to excellence and expertise in contract negotiation and intellectual property management.
Nathalie graduated with honors from University of California, Santa Barbara, majoring in Sociology and minoring in Applied Psychology and earned her Juris Doctorate at Western State College of Law, where she distinguished herself as a Dean's Fellow and graduated with honors.
Nathalie's tenure at SeneGence began in 2015, as a legal secretary under SeneGence’s Chief Legal Officer. She was admitted to the State Bar of California and assumed the role of Assistant Counsel. Her efforts have been instrumental in streamlining processes and safeguarding the company's interests.
Additionally, Nathalie serves as the Secretary of The Make Sense Foundation, SeneGence's nonprofit entity. In this role, she contributes her legal expertise to support the foundation's mission of empowering women and families in need through charitable initiatives.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Nathalie finds joy in her role as a mother to twins, Henry and Jade, who were born in June 2023. She also enjoys traveling and experiencing new culinary adventures with her wife, Jenelle.
Nathalie Cedeno
General Counsel
Alan Rogers Kante
Owner/CXO, Chief Experience Officer
Alan joins SeneGence from the University of California, where he received degrees in Philosophy and Psychology [with an emphasis in Industrial Psychology]. His position remains flexible, as he engages in the cultural development at the SeneGence corporate headquarters in California and offices internationally. His skills help with development of long and short-term strategic planning, the sculpting of modern social decisions, research and analysis, and the acquisition of new personnel. Feel free to get to know him on any Sene-trip as your aide and liaison!
Alan Rogers Kante
Owner/CXO, Chief Experience Officer
Dean Hong
Chief Financial Officer
Dean Hong joined SeneGence in 2017 and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting. He is responsible for overseeing finance, accounting, tax, and treasury functions. Dean brings over 20 years of experience from the public and private financial sectors. Prior to SeneGence, he held leadership roles at Oakley, Irvine Company, and CIBC Capital Markets. Dean and his wife live in Orange County with their two daughters. He has an MBA from the University of Southern California (USC) and a bachelor’s from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Dean Hong
Chief Financial Officer
Kirsten Aguilar
Executive VP of Global Marketing
With over 20 years of experience in the direct sales and beauty industries, Kirsten Aguilar has spearheaded numerous successful marketing and international growth initiatives and contributed to companies’ overall growth with her extensive marketing, public relations, management, and international relations skills.
Kirsten joined SeneGence in May 2009 with a focus on leading marketing and brand strategies. As the Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and SeneCare, her priorities include new product launches, promotions, events, and print and web collateral. She currently focuses on the sales and international growth goals of the company, manages SeneCare teams across all global locations, and oversees the Marketing, Graphic Design, and Public Relations teams.
Kirsten is a board member of The MakeSense Foundation®, SeneGence’s nonprofit organization. She has a bachelor’s in Communication with a certificate in Public Relations as well as an Executive Education Certificate in Marketing from The Wharton School.
Kirsten Aguilar
Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and SeneCare
Charles Miller
SVP of Global Operations
Charlie was named Vice President of Manufacturing in July 2017 and is responsible for construction and manufacturing operations oversight in SeneGence’s California and Oklahoma offices. With over 30 years of extensive experience from working in Fortune 500 companies, including Unilever, Coty US and the Marietta® Corporation, across the US and abroad, Charlie has delivered end-to-end supply chain results within the consumer-packaged good industry. Charlie is an accomplished Supply Chain Operations Executive with a proven track record in focusing on zero-loss performance management and a KPI-driven culture to deliver continuous improvements through personnel, processes, and tools. His operating philosophy includes a combination of the following principles: leadership & communication, strategy development, in-depth knowledge of TPM techniques (JIPM methodology), health-check auditing, and technical expertise. Charlie was born and raised on a small farm in North Carolina by parents, Myrtle McMillan Miller and Charlie Miller, Sr. According to Charlie, Jr., they were the “best parents that have ever lived.” He loves all things outdoors including fishing, cycling, tennis, and of course—car racing of any type. “A Carolina Tar Heel fan to the bone!”
Charles Miller
Senior Vice President of Global Operations
Alix Orza
SVP – Human Resources
Alix Orza serves as Vice President of Human Resources, bringing over 10 years of HR experience in areas such as leadership and strategic partnership, employee development, HR administration, and organizational growth. Prior to joining SeneGence, she’s acted as a trusted business partner and managed the Human Resources function in mid to large-size companies in industries including financial technology, energy, and retail services.
Alix is a board member for STLR Employer Advisory Board and OSU HR Advisory Board. She has her MBA from Oklahoma City University is a certified Senior HR Professional, enjoys traveling and is an art lover.
Alix Orza
SVP – Human Resources
Murali M Chandra
Senior Vice President of Digital Solutions
Murali brings over 15 years of experience helping organizations digitally transform their business strategies using technology and the power of data. He has led numerous digital initiatives in the direct selling and retail industries and has helped build high-performing teams around the globe.
Murali has expertise in delivering complex customer and distributor facing digital technologies, from inception to integration, including CRM platforms, e-commerce, digital marketing and analytics, master data management, artificial intelligence enabled solutions, and cloud hosted solutions. He strongly believes in the innovation culture and simplifying customer experience.
Murali has a Bachelor of Engineering degree, and originates from Bangalore, India.
Murali M Chandra
Senior Vice President of Digital Solutions
Melanie Bradshaw
Senior Vice President of Global Events
Melanie has a multifaceted career in events management, organization, and production. Working across a wide variety of industries, with extensive experience in both association and private sector, Melanie has led teams to organize business events for up to 35,000 attendees in over 25 countries.
Melanie began her event career at Oral Roberts University, where she managed a team of 43, and oversaw all campus event and venue operations. From there, Melanie joined PennWell Corporation, as a Senior Event Operations Manager, where she managed a multi-million-dollar event budget, and produced events across the US, Europe, and Asia. Next, Melanie joined the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, as their Director of Global Event Operations and Global Engagement, where she managed all event operations teamsin the US, Dubai, UAE, and Beijing, China.
In her current role as Sr. Vice President of Global Field Development for SeneGence, Melanie has used the challenges of 2020+ to transform SeneGence’s largest international live events and recognition programsto virtual and hybrid experiences for thousands of global attendees.
Melanie Bradshaw
Senior Vice President of Global Events
Varun Koneru
Vice President of R&D, Quality and Regulatory
Varun Koneru, VP of R&D, Quality, and Regulatory at SeneGence brings with him over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Biotechnology from Anna University, India, and MS in Nutrition in food science from Utah State University. Mr. Koneru led global teams at a world-leading company in Direct Sales, and his success has resulted in several published articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He personally led teams that are responsible for developing healthcare and consumer products with annual sales of nearly half a billion dollars, and his products are marketed in over 35 countries. Mr. Koneru is also a member of several prestigious associations, including the Institute of Food Technology and the American Oil Chemist Society.
Varun Koneru
Vice President of R&D, Quality, and Regulatory
Advisory Board
Barry Gilmore
Barry Gilmore, our Advisory Board Technology Expert, is an innovative IT Business Executive who has transformed organizations on a global scale. He has directed the achievement of business goals and revenue growth through leadership, business comprehension and consistent solution delivery.
John Gleason
John Gleason, our Advisory Board Marketing Expert, is a Lecturer & Keynote with an education that includes Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame. John comes to us from Proctor & Gamble.
Vincent Serpico
Vincent Serpico, our Advisory Board Operations Expert whose education includes a Master of Business Administration from Cornell, comes to us with experience from L'Oreal North America.
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