OVIEDO, FL, September 16, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Serguei V. Melnik has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Melnik has established a distinguished career as an executive and entrepreneur, recognized for his expertise in public markets, capital markets and shareholder protection. As co-founder, president and chairman of the board of directors at Nutriband Inc., he has played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a NASDAQ-listed entity with a multimillion-dollar valuation since 2016. Under his leadership, Nutriband Inc. is positioned to disrupt the pain management market with innovative products, including fentanyl patches utilizing proprietary Aversa technology. Mr. Melnik's commitment to delivering life-saving solutions and safeguarding shareholder interests has been central to the company's success.

Before his tenure at Nutriband Inc., Mr. Melnik founded Wolf Blitz Inc. in 2005, where he continues to serve as owner and president. Through this consulting firm, he leverages his extensive experience to assist five or six companies from countries such as Ecuador, Russia, Moldova, Romania and the United States in going public. His guidance encompassed business planning, entrepreneurship and navigating the complexities of international capital markets.

From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Melnik held the position of vice president at UNR Holdings Inc., further honing his skills in business development and operations within the financial services sector. Earlier in his career, he served as chief operations officer and a member of the board of directors at Asconi Corporation from 2003 to 2005. Notably, at age 31, he acquired his first company from the Republic of Moldova. He rang the opening bell at the American Stock Exchange on November 4, 2003, a milestone that marked his entry into investment banking and remains one of his proudest achievements.

Mr. Melnik's professional journey is characterized by resilience and adaptability. He has consistently emphasized the importance of selecting trustworthy partners and protecting against predatory investors, lessons he has documented extensively in his book "The Road to Kilimanjaro: From the Poorest Country in Europe to the Pinnacle of the World," published by Brightray Publishing in 2022. The book details every deal he made, mistakes encountered and the critical role of perseverance in overcoming setbacks.

His academic background laid a strong foundation for his accomplishments. Mr. Melnik earned a master's degree in applied economics from UCF College of Business in Orlando in 1998 after arriving in the United States as an exchange student during his final year of law school in 1994. He previously completed coursework in political science and government at Central European University in Budapest in 1993 through a summer program organized by the Soros Foundation. In 1995, he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in international law from Universitatea de Stat din Moldova. These academic experiences provided him with a global perspective and analytical skills that have been instrumental throughout his career.

Mr. Melnik attributes much of his success to perseverance and what he describes as fortuitous timing or luck. He recalls moments when challenges seemed insurmountable but were resolved through determination and faith, an outlook shaped by both personal conviction and professional experience.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Mr. Melnik is also recognized for his civic engagement and creative pursuits. He is a winner of soccer championships and an accomplished author whose work offers insights into entrepreneurship, risk management and personal growth.

In his personal life, Mr. Melnik is dedicated to his family, his spouse, Jasmina, and their two children, and finds fulfillment in supporting their academic and athletic endeavors. He enjoys climbing mountains, scuba diving, karate, and holds a second-degree black belt in taekwondo. He regularly attends his son's ice hockey practices and tournaments while encouraging both children to pursue their passions with discipline and enthusiasm.

Looking ahead, Mr. Melnik is focused on advancing Nutriband Inc.'s product pipeline with technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes across multiple therapeutic areas, including pain management, addiction treatment and diabetes care. He remains committed to maintaining control over the company's direction while fostering innovation that benefits shareholders and society alike.

Mr. Melnik's journey from Moldova to leading a NASDAQ-listed corporation exemplifies resilience, strategic vision and an unwavering dedication to making a positive impact through business leadership and community involvement.

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