Herbalife Social Responsibility

From how we do business to the commitment we make to our communities to how we treat our employees and independent Distributors, our Corporate  Social Responsibility program is best summed up by our value, ‘We do the  right, honest and ethical thing.

Corporate Governance The methods and policies that relate to directing and administering our short-term and long-term goals as a company are in place to ensure accountability and  economic efficiency for our stakeholders. With consistent focus in these areas,  we met independence criteria almost one year early, and we meet all NYSE-listed  public company requirements for transparency.To ensure continuing gains in this area, we created the independent post, director-in-charge of executive sessions,  which will be held on a rotating, annual basis by an independent director, and will  facilitate executive meetings of the board’s independent directors.

Business Ethics We uphold the highest ethical standards in the operation of our company. We do the  right, honest and ethical thing, always taking the high road. We strive for consistent enforcement of compliance regulations and are committed to providing a level playing  field for all our independent Distributors. Those who do not comply are disciplined,  suspended or terminated. We require annual ethics training for all employees,  worldwide.

Herbalife Family Foundation We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife program, which provides funding to improve nutrition to charitable organizations taking care  of children-at-risk around the world. HFF also supports disaster relief efforts around  the globe, including raising funds to reconstruct damaged areas of communities and help evacuate survivors.

GAIN Future Fortified Campaign Herbalife is proud to work with The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and  DSM Nutritional Products, a producer of vitamins and a broad range of nutritional  ingredients, around GAIN’s new Future Fortified campaign. The campaign seeks to  help millions of women and children around the world access the essential nutrients  they need to lead healthy, enriched lives. The global nutrition campaign was unveiled  during the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City on  September 21, 2011.

Employee Wellness We walk the talk – Herbalife® Inner Nutrition and Outer Nutrition support a healthy, active lifestyle, and we strive to help our employees get healthy and fit. From  complimentary products to lowering individual health insurance costs, we support  and encourage their efforts. Herbalife has been recognized by Men’s Fitness magazine as ‘One of the 15 Fittest Companies in America.'

Live Green Through environmentally conscious initiatives, Live Green and the 3Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle – Herbalife focuses on ways to protect our environment.  We believe in taking personal responsibility and in making decisions based not  only on financial factors but also on the social and environmental consequences  of our activities.Herbalife’s downtown Los Angeles office was created using recycled,  rapidly-renewable materials and has earned its Leadership in Energy and  Environmental Design (LEED®) certification for its environmentally-friendly design.  We earned credits for efforts in Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality.Herbalife  works on an ongoing basis to encourage its employees and independent  Distributors to ‘Live Green’ through a variety of programs and education. These  include car and vanpools, using biodegradable and recycled materials, conservation , and reusing and eliminating hazardous materials such as plastic bags and  Styrofoam cups.

Herbalife Founder

“You can’t stop a good idea from taking hold and spreading.” The extraordinary vision and commitment that inspired Mark Hughes to found Herbalife began when he was a  young man. In 1980, Mark launched Herbalife by working as the first Distributor selling the nutritional products. As more and more people tried the products and experienced positive results, the business quickly expanded.  Mark developed a network of Distributors who shared his vision, were passionate about the products and  excited about the business opportunity.

“You can’t stop a good idea from taking hold and spreading.” The extraordinary vision and commitment that inspired Mark Hughes to found Herbalife began when  he was a young man. In 1980, Mark launched Herbalife by working as the first Distributor selling the  nutritional products.As more and more people tried the products and experienced positive results,  the business quickly expanded. Mark developed a network of Distributors who shared his vision,  were passionate about the products and excited about the business opportunity. “Through your efforts, people are discovering new worlds of opportunity and an eternal hope for the future.” Speak with people who met Mark and they will tell you how he motivated them to commit themselves to reach greater heights  personally and professionally. He inspired people from all walks of life through his faith in people’s ability to change lives, starting with their own. Mark believed that one person can truly make a  difference and that difference is a healthier world. “I am convinced the future will be brilliant beyond compare.” In honor of Mark’s pioneering work in weight management and nutrition, Herbalife helped establish  the Mark Hughes Cellular & Molecular Nutrition Laboratory at UCLA in 2003, dedicated to  nutrition research.

Herbalife Executive

Herbalife Executive

Welcome to the Herbalife Executive Biographies website where you can learn more about our industry-leading management team who are delivering Herbalife's commitment to changing people's lives in 80 countries around the world.

Michael O. Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

The voice of the company for our Herbalife Independent Distributors, setting the vision and strategy, and ensuring Herbalife leads in delivering innovation in targeted nutrition, energy and fitness, personal care and weight management.

Brett R. Chapman, General Counsel 

As general counsel for Herbalife, Brett Chapman has responsibility for all legal matters relating to our business around the world.

Des Walsh, President

Responsible for the growth of our business by working closely with distributors to achieve greater access to and deeper penetration of Herbalife products throughout the world.

Richard P. Goudis, Chief Operating Officer

As chief operating officer, Rich Goudis is responsible for building and sustaining an infrastructure that allows the company to achieve its growth goals.

John DeSimone, Chief Financial Officer

Global responsibility for all financial, accounting, strategic planning, and investor relations for Herbalife's business operations around the world, John DeSimone ensures Herbalife remains productive. 

Y. Steve Henig, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Henig is Herbalife's chief scientific officer with responsibility for the company's product development, and research and quality functions, including licensing, safety and R&D.  He also leads Herbalife's Scientific Advisory Board.

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Science Behind Herbalife

Our Science Everything we do starts with great products; and all our products start with proven science.  Herbalife is  dedicated to developing innovative, effective products that comply with the highest  research, development and manufacturing standards in the industry.

Research & Development Herbalife is committed to setting the standard by which all nutrition companies  are measured. We are advancing the science of nutrition through scientific  research conducted around the world. Since 2003, we’ve increased our  research and development expenditures dramatically to advance the product- development process.

Quality Assurance Product integrity, safety and efficacy have always been Herbalife’s top priorities.  We invest in new technology and research as part of our commitment to providing  innovative, science-based nutrition products. Ingredients used in our products  are also found in many foods. Our materials (including botanical ingredients) are  globally sourced from reputable suppliers and our products are manufactured in  accordance with established quality standards. Product quality is verified at our  in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art testing equipment. The Herbalife quality  team conducts regular audits and inspections of suppliers and contract  manufacturers to ensure compliance.

Manufacturing Herbalife complies with the applicable requirements of all regulatory bodies  wherever we do business. In the United States, all of our products comply  with and are labeled according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) regulations. Outside of the United States, we comply with and are regulated  by the various ministries of health and food standards agencies where we  do business. Through the acquisition of assets at Micelle Laboratories,  a California contract manufacturer of food and dietary supplements, we are  able to enhance our global product development and supply chain to better  support our dedicated independent Distributors. It allows us to increase the  speed to market for new products while controlling quality along each step  of the manufacturing process, from raw ingredients to finished products –  part of our ongoing commitment to excellence.

Clinical Studies We are currently conducting several clinical studies with major universities  around the world in order to benchmark the efficacy of various products.  Three clinical studies using our Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix were done:  one atUCLA*, United States, one at the University of Ulm, Germany and  one at Seoul National University Hospital in Korea. The studies conducted  demonstrated that drinking Formula 1 shakes every day as meal  replacements is an effective way to manage weight. A clinical study using  Niteworks was also conducted at UCLA which concluded that the anaerobic  threshold in men between the ages of 50 and 73 increased when drinking  Niteworks every night.  * The University of California does not endorse specific products  or services as a matter of policy.

Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) As an extension of our commitment to quality and scientific integrity,  Herbalife has established a Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) comprised  of leading experts in the fields of nutrition and health who help educate  and train our independent Distributors on the principles of nutrition,  physical activity and healthy lifestyle.

About Herbalife

We are a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management and personal care products are available exclusively through our more than 2.3 million independent Distributors in more than 80 countries. We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including the LA Galaxy and FC Barcelona soccer clubs, as well as champions in more than 15 other sports. Our Mission is to change people’s lives by providing the best business opportunity in direct selling and the best nutrition and weight-management products in the world.