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Nutrition brand Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) has appointed Kat Thomas as its new chief executive officer. The position was previously held by BPN founder Nick Bare who will now assume the role of chief creative officer. Thomas co-founded a ready-to-eat oats company and previously served as BPN’s chief revenue officer. According to BPN, she will use her former leadership experience in the health and wellness space to strengthen and expand the company. She commented: “It is an honour to be a part of a team so passionate and true to its founding ethics. I look forward to strengthening the BPN message and identity so we can continue to grow the BPN community.” Bare commented that Thomas is a "strong leader" at the company and is "well-poised" to take on the role.