Bangkok--Sep 23--Spark Communications
Herbalife International, Inc. announced the appointment of Henry Burdick as Vice Chairman. Burdick was asked to become actively involved in the company by Michael O. Johnson, Herbalife's new CEO who joined the company from Disney.
Burdick will play an integral role in expanding the company's new product development efforts in the areas of nutrition. A major shareholder and member of the Herbalife Board of Directors, Burdick will also manage and further develop the Company's medical and scientific advisory boards from which research findings and breakthroughs will be incorporated into new products. The company expects to release new products derived from Scientific Advisory Board research in Q3, 2003.
For 35 years, Burdick has been an innovative and progressive leader in the wellness industry, for such companies as Pharmavite, makers of the best-selling Nature Made brand, which he co-founded and served as chairman, president and chief executive officer; Crystal Geyser Water, a company he purchased with Otsuka Pharmaceuticals of America, and; Pharmanex, which he co-founded and served as chairman and chief executive officer. During his tenure at Pharmanex Burdick introduced five breakthrough branded nutraceutical products that attracted the attention of NuSkin, which then acquired Pharmanex.
"Herbalife has the opportunity to change the health and nutrition of the world. Henry brings to us vast knowledge, experience and success from his extensive work in the field of nutrition that will accelerate advancement of our company mission," said Michael O. Johnson, Herbalife's chief executive officer. "The combination of Henry and Herbalife is a great opportunity for our company."
"I am extremely pleased to be taking on a greater role within Herbalife International at a time when the company is preparing for a new era of growth by offering new products incorporating breakthrough discoveries," said Henry Burdick, Herbalife International's vice chairman.
For 23 years, Herbalife has been a major player in the nutrition and wellness industry with product offerings encompassing vitamins, supplements, drinks and nutrition bars, as well as multiple products for skin care and hair care.
About Herbalife International
Herbalife has become one of the largest weight management and nutritional supplement firms in the world. The Company offers a wide range of nutritional supplements and personal care products intended to support weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. The Company conducts business in 58 countries in the Asia/Pacific Rim, Europe and the Americas. The Company's products are marketed through a network marketing system comprising approximately one million distributors. In 2002, the Company had gross revenues of $1.8 billion.
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Mr. Henry Burdick
Vice Chairman
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