During her tenure, Dr Braun has delivered evidence-backed, practitioner-focused resources on supporting mental wellbeing, white papers exploring topical issues, clinical documents and award-winning education programs.

Dr Braun has also led a comprehensive research program and expanded the Blackmores Institute footprint across Australasia.

“Leading Blackmores Institute has been one of the greatest privileges of my career, and I am so proud of what our team has and continues to achieve,” Dr Braun said.

“It has been an absolute pleasure, and I have full confidence that the Blackmores Institute will continue to grow and have a positive influence in the future.”

Blackmores thanked Dr Braun for her passion and dedication, saying they are “deeply grateful for her invaluable contributions and her unwavering commitment to combining the best of nature and science”.

“Blackmores Institute will build on Lesley’s legacy as we continue to deliver the trusted resources to support the confident and safe use of complementary medicine,” the company said in a statement.

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