LR Health & Beauty Strengthens Its Management Team With Martin Lipp as New Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

AHLEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 7, 2026--

The LR Health & Beauty GmbH, Europe’s leading social commerce company for high-quality nutritional supplements and beauty products, is strengthening its management team: effective 7 September 2026, Martin Lipp takes over as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and joins the Executive Management Team. In his new role, Martin Lipp will be responsible for Global Controlling & Finance, Legal, IT and Operations.

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“With Martin Lipp, we are gaining a highly experienced international finance executive with extensive expertise in managing and transforming businesses. During the current transition phase, he will enrich the senior management in particular with his strong transformation expertise and excellent know-how in the areas of finance, operations and IT. Together, we will consistently drive forward the implementation of our strategy with a clear focus on profitability, efficiency and sustainable growth,” says Jörg Körfer, CEO of the LR Group.

Martin Lipp brings around 20 years of leadership experience in international companies across three continents. Throughout his career, he has led finance organisations in the healthcare, consumer goods, automotive and renewable energy sectors. Most recently, he served as CFO of the Brazilian Correias Mercúrio Group. Prior to this, as CFO of the Schletter Solar Group, an international provider of solar mounting systems, he successfully guided the company through a period of restructuring and transformation and supported its subsequent change of ownership. He has also held senior finance positions at McKesson and Benteler Automotive.

“I am very much looking forward to my new role at LR and the trust placed in me. The company has a strong brand and an attractive business model, which I see as offering significant potential. Together with the management team and our employees, I want to contribute to returning the LR Group to a path of sustainable and profitable growth,” says Martin Lipp, new CFO of the LR Group.

LR Group

Operating under the guiding principle “More quality for your life”, the LR Group, headquartered in Ahlen, Westphalia, successfully produces and distributes a range of high-quality nutritional supplements and cosmetics in 32 countries. As an attractive social commerce company, LR supports personal interaction within its community with efficient digital solutions.

Since 1985, LR has been firmly established in the market as a “people business”, where people and personal advice take centre stage. In an era of changing working environments, the business model particularly appeals to those seeking greater flexibility, a better work–life balance and increased financial independence.

Processing Aloe Vera has been one of LR’s core competencies for over 20 years. Only the valuable inner leaf is used for its products. In Ahlen, the company has built one of Europe’s most modern Aloe Vera production facilities for Aloe Vera drinking gels.

In autumn 2009, LR founded the LR Global Kids Fund e.V., which works with local institutions to provide efficient, unbureaucratic support for disadvantaged children and their families in many countries around the world. For further information on our commitment to sustainability, please see our Sustainability Report.

Martin Lipp, new CFO of the LR Group

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.

The person confirmed Bagent's status to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the Bears hadn't released their first injury report of the week.

Bagent was expected to take most of the first-team reps in practice after Caleb Williams left Sunday’s 9-3 loss to Minnesota with a right hamstring injury. Coach Ben Johnson said Monday that Williams is “week to week,” and he left open the possibility that the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft could play against the Eagles.

If Williams and Bagent are unable to play in Week 3, the Bears likely would turn to Case Keenum. The 38-year-old Keenum has 66 career starts, but he hasn't thrown a pass in a regular-season game since Dec. 24, 2023, for Houston against Cleveland.

“I think we’ve got a really dynamic quarterback room in terms of guys that are challenging each other,” Johnson said Monday. "They’ve got great ideas, very smart, cerebral. They push each other, and I think we’ve got three guys that can win football games.”

Bagent was 5 for 9 for 54 yards against the Vikings. He was sacked by Dallas Turner on the final play of the game.

Bagent, 26, had a record-setting career at Division II Shepherd University before signing with the Bears in May 2023 as an undrafted free agent.

He made four starts while appearing in five games as rookie, passing for 859 yards and three touchdowns with six interceptions. He signed a two-year contract extension in August 2025.

“We’re ready for whatever,” offensive lineman Jonah Jackson said Monday. “We’ve had snaps with Tyson, we’ve had snaps with Case. It shouldn’t be too much of a change.”

Also Tuesday, Chicago made a change at long snapper. Scott Daly was signed from New Orleans' practice squad, and rookie Beau Gardner was waived. The Bears also signed defensive back Nick McCloud to their practice squad and released offensive lineman Kyle Hergel.

The 32-year-old Daly, who is from suburban Chicago, spent the previous two seasons with the Bears, appearing in 34 games.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent stands back to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) stands back to pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/David Banks)