Jess Thomas

Jess Thomas is the founder of Health Lab Australia, a healthy snacking company based in Melbourne. Here are some key details about her background and career:

Professional Experience

• Founded Health Lab Australia in January 2016 and currently serves as the founder/CEO
• Previously worked as a Marketing Manager at Retail Zoo/Boost Juice from 2013-2014
• Held various brand and product management roles at L'Oréal Australia from 2009-2013, including Senior Brand Manager

Education

• Studied Commerce/Media and Communications at the University of Melbourne from 2004-2010
• Attended Shelford Girls Grammar from 1996-2003

Health Lab Background

• Started Health Lab after noticing a gap in the market for healthy, convenient snacks while working in the corporate world
• Initially made protein balls at home and sold them to local cafes before launching the business full-time
• Health Lab produces plant-based snacks like protein balls and bars, focused on women's wellness
• The company has grown rapidly, now stocking products in over 10,000 global retailers

Personal Details

• Based in St Kilda West, Victoria, Australia
• Mother of two children
• Works alongside her husband to grow the Health Lab business

Jess started Health Lab with just $5,000 from selling her car, and has since grown it into a multi-million dollar business in just a few years through persistence, innovation, and a focus on creating healthy snacks for women.123