Executive Council

Kirk Jowers

Chief Executive Officer

Kirk Jowers joined doTERRA in 2015, where he was instrumental in guiding the company’s expansion and success across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, serving on the company’s executive committee, and leading the company’s international, public, corporate, and government relations. He then held the position of President of doTERRA’s North America markets, where he spearheaded numerous initiatives and achieved significant milestones.

Prior to working with doTERRA, Kirk served as chief advisor to the University of Utah’s Office of Global Engagement, director of federal relations, co-director of the Middle East Institute, and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. He also has served on more than 25 boards and committees, including as a founder of Count My Vote and Real Women Run, Chairman and General Counsel of Mitt Romney’s Commonwealth PACs, and a member of Utah Governor Herbert’s Advisory Team. As a partner in the Washington, DC law firm of Caplin & Drysdale, Kirk provided legal and political advice to political parties, more than 30 congressional and gubernatorial candidates, Fortune 500 corporations, non-profit organizations, and five presidential campaigns.

As doTERRA’s first non-founder CEO, Kirk puts his whole heart into building on the foundation that the founders have laid and continuing doTERRA’s world changing vision, mission, and purpose.

A noted lecturer, commentator, and author, Kirk is a University of Utah and Harvard Law School graduate. Kirk enjoys spending time with his wife Kristen and their five children.

Murray Smith

President

Since joining doTERRA in 2014, Murray has worked in several key roles, including Vice President of Europe, President of EMEA, and Executive Vice President of International. He and his wife Heidi lived in Salzburg, Austria and Munich, Germany for doTERRA, where for a combined 5 years, Murray focused on developing strong teams in the younger markets.

Prior to doTERRA, he held key leadership positions at several companies that always focused on people and achieving success. His significant depth of knowledge across multiple functions has elevated his focus in helping doTERRA accomplish its objective of Tripling its Impact by 2030. In his current role as President of doTERRA, Murray enjoys engaging with doTERRA markets all around the world to help and support their success. His strategic approach to partnering closely with Wellness Advocates has been instrumental in fostering growth across doTERRA markets.

He graduated from Brigham Young University with an MBA. Murray loves spending time with his wife Heidi, their 4 kids, and 6 grandchildren.

Emily Wright

Founding Executive, Chair of the Board

Being fully immersed in the global essential oils market since the mid-90s has given Emily a unique perspective that fuels her passion for empowering people on both sides of the bottle. As a doTERRA Founding Executive and Chair of the Board, Emily loves creating intentional connections and unifying teams for a common cause. She is a champion of doTERRA’s business model, which focuses on providing tools to help nurture physical and emotional wellbeing while helping people reach their personal goals.

Emily has a relentless desire to source the world’s most pure and potent essential oils while lifting communities in the areas where they are sourced. She puts her whole heart into doTERRA’s purpose of helping the world heal.

She and her husband, Korey, are the parents of four beautiful children and three adorable grandchildren. They are her pride and joy.

Greg Cook

Founding Executive

With a career that spans nearly three decades, Greg is a seasoned business executive supported by a global network. Since doTERRA’s inception, Greg’s unique ability to push past limitations has guided his strategic planning contributions and heartfelt giving throughout the company’s history.

Greg has been, and continues to be, vital in establishing doTERRA’s global footprint in business and philanthropy. He has lived and worked in Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia.

Greg received a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Brigham Young University. He serves the community by sitting on several boards. Among his many interests, he finds the most joy in spending time with his wife Julie, their five children, children’s spouses, and grandchildren.

Mark Wolfert

Founding Executive

As one of doTERRA’s founding executives and former general counsel, Mark has been instrumental in pursuing pure products, pure business practices, pure intentions, and most importantly—the pure love of humanity. While leading with his sharp mind and kind heart, Mark has mentored thousands of doTERRA employees and Wellness Advocates to reach beyond their comfort zones to serve others.

As the executive founder overseeing doTERRA Healing Hands™, he guides the mission of empowering people and communities worldwide to make positive and sustainable change and become self-reliant. Mark is always most excited about supporting Wellness Advocates who are finding ways to engage in good in their own communities through doTERRA Healing Hands partner projects.

Mark and his wife Carol are the parents of five children who share his passion for encouraging others to be their best selves.

Dr. David K. Hill

Founding Executive

Dr. Hill oversees all science, research, medical, and safety departments at doTERRA. He’s known across the world as an expert in essential oils and integrative medicine.

Dr. Hill, a pioneer and leader, has been a pivotal force for bringing essential oils into the mainstream over the past several decades. He partners with international physicians, scientists, and hospitals, defining and establishing the medical integration and use of essential oils in modern health practices. He guides advances in essential oil science at top universities and research affiliations, helping provide more in-depth understanding of essential oils and their uses.

Along with his many accomplishments in essential oil science and research, Dr. Hill is also a beloved educator. At the end of the day, his favorite way to spend his time is at home with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Drew Wolfert

Chief Financial Officer, Chair

Drew was one of the first doTERRA employees in 2008. He eventually moved on to work for PricewaterhouseCoopers, a financial group in New York City. But as doTERRA continued growing, Drew returned and became the corporate treasurer, critically helping doTERRA manage and forecast cashflow as it experienced rapid growth.

Drew’s responsibilities greatly expanded as he established and managed the Corporate Development and Strategy team, helping the company grow and remain profitable through internal and external strategic initiatives. Drew also served as the general manager of doTERRA Europe Central and was integral in opening and building the office and region. In January 2020, Drew became the chief financial officer of doTERRA.

Drew received a bachelor’s and master’s in accounting from the Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business. He’s also a licensed CPA in New York and Utah.

Drew attributes his success to his mentors—especially Corey Lindley—who taught and guided him throughout his years at doTERRA. Having been with the company since the beginning, Drew is acquainted with nearly every business function and will play a key role in its continued growth and expansion.

Shannon Bible

Chief Experience Officer, Executive Vice President, North America

Shannon joined the doTERRA family in 2013, bringing over a decade of experience in direct sales, events, and recognition management. Since joining doTERRA, she’s helped develop recognition and leadership services strategies, initiatives, and processes to support business, events, and leadership growth. She recently became part of the Executive team.

Shannon loves working with internal doTERRA teams, as well as field leaders. Shannon is passionate about providing outstanding leadership support and innovative customer experiences in all aspects of the business.

Jared Auger

Vice President, North America

Jared’s extensive expertise in the essential oil industry, market development, marketing, and global logistics is invaluable to doTERRA. A graduate of Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business, Jared has been with doTERRA since 2010. He first served as the founding general manager at doTERRA Australia, establishing the Melbourne office before continuing his professional career as the first-ever general manager of doTERRA Canada and (most recently) vice president of doTERRA Europe.

Having driven growth across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Europe, Jared is excited to build upon the existing success in North America and foster new waves of growth. Jared is passionate about doTERRA products and committed to initiatives like Co-Impact Sourcing^® and doTERRA Healing Hands. He says, “My vision is to give others the opportunity to see our sourcing in action and show our dedication to helping individuals, families, and communities live their best lives.”

Jared and his wife, Katie, have four children, and together they enjoy discovering new adventures, places, and people.

Mark Wolfert Jr.

Chief of Staff to CEO

Mark Wolfert Jr. is the chief of staff to CEO Corey Lindley. In his role, Mark directs and oversees doTERRA strategy, which includes a relentless focus on implementing the vision of the Founding Executives and key strategic initiatives throughout the company. Since joining doTERRA in 2018, Mark has served as the director of corporate development and the FP&A team. He focused on creating a vertically integrated sustainable supply chain, ensuring doTERRA has the purest, most efficacious essential oils in the world.

Prior to working for doTERRA, Mark was a public accountant for Deloitte, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mark received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Brigham Young University. Essential oils, health, and exercise are daily elements of Mark’s life, and he’s excited to be part of the continual growth of doTERRA. Mark enjoys golfing, riding his peloton, and being a dad for his daughter.