The Greek Gods taps Dean Karnazes as spokesman

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Yogurt brand The Greek Gods announced that it has brought on a new spokesman.

"Ultra-marathon man" Dean Karnazes will represent the brand and promote its wellness benefits and great taste, the company said. Karnazes, an athlete, best-selling author and one of Time magazine's "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World," said he is a big fan of the whole-milk yogurt's "taste, texture and nutritional benefits."

"We're delighted to welcome Dean Karnazes as our spokesperson," The Greek Gods brand manager Basel Nassar said. "Dean very publicly shares his enthusiasm for The Greek Gods Yogurt with athletes and those who aspire to fitness and health through good nutrition; he's a natural fit."

The Greek Gods yogurt is a brand of the Hain Celestial Group.