Nutrition Scientist Joins Herbalife
19 Januar 2011 - 10:18PM
Business Wire
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) announced that Andrew Shao, Ph.D., has
joined the company as vice president, global product science and
safety, effective March 7, 2011. Shao joins the company from the
Council of Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association
representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient
suppliers, where he led scientific and regulatory affairs.
Dr. Andrew Shao joins Herbalife. (Photo:
Business Wire)
Shao possesses experience in human nutrition research, nutrition
policy, and regulatory affairs, including Good Manufacturing
Practices. He will be responsible for assuring that all products
sold by Herbalife are safe, meet regulatory safety requirements,
and that all product claims are scientifically supportable,
ensuring Herbalife’s leadership position in the industry. He’ll
report to Dr. Vasilios (Bill) Frankos, former FDA director,
division of dietary supplements programs, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), who joined the company last
April.
Before serving at CRN, Shao was a senior scientist at General
Nutrition Corporation (GNC), and previously, in research and
development at Kemin Health (formerly Kemin Foods). He is the
author or co-author of over 30 peer-reviewed articles and
abstracts, and is a member of the American Society for Nutrition,
the American Society for Quality, the Institute of Food
Technologists and the National Strength and Conditioning
Association. He is the 2010 recipient of the Tufts Friedman School
of Nutrition Science and Policy Alumni Association Award in the
Leadership Category for his work within the field of nutrition.
Shao holds a Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry and a M.S. in
human nutrition science from Tufts University, and a B.A. in
biology from Brandeis University.
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About Herbalife
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a global network marketing company
that sells weight-management, nutrition, and personal care products
intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are
sold in 74 countries through a network of approximately 2 million
independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family
Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good
nutrition to children. Herbalife's website contains a significant
amount of information about Herbalife, including financial and
other information for investors at http://ir.Herbalife.com. The
company encourages investors to visit its website from time to
time, as information is updated and new information is posted.
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