Australian Expert in Sports Science and Nutrition Joins Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board
ADELAIDE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global nutrition company, Herbalife announced today that Dr. Darren
Burgess, an expert in sports science and nutrition, has become the first
Australian appointed to its Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB).
Dr. Burgess has experience in education and training, having worked as a
lecturer in Exercise Science at Australian Catholic University in Sydney
and completing his PhD in movement analysis of AFL and Soccer. He has
lectured at prestigious Australian Universities and has had multiple
papers published in peer review journals. Additionally, Dr. Burgess has
spoken at numerous national and international sports medicine
conferences.
Dr. Burgess is currently Head of High Performance at Port Adelaide
Football (AFL) Club. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Burgess was Head of
Fitness and Conditioning at Liverpool Football Club (EPL) and has a
background in sports science and fitness coaching for many top
Australian national and regional sporting organizations.
Dr. Burgess’ appointment reflects further expansion of nutrition and
health experts from Asia Pacific in the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory
Board who will play a central role in raising public awareness and
leading educational programs on balanced nutrition and healthy active
lifestyle in 15 countries across the region as part of Herbalife’s Asia
Pacific Wellness Tour initiative.
Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board
Herbalife’s Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) is comprised of professionals
in the fields of nutrition and health from around the globe who extend
the principles and philosophies outlined by the Herbalife Nutrition
Institute into the process of educating and training Independent
Herbalife Members on the principles of balanced nutrition, physical
activity and a healthy lifestyle. The Chairman of the Nutrition Advisory
Board is M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.N., F.A.C.N. David Heber, supported by Vice
Presidents and M.D., M.P.H. Luigi Gratton and Ph.D. Louis Ignarro Nobel
Laureate in Medicine. For more details on the Nutrition Advisory Board,
please visit http://company.herbalife.com/nab
About Herbalife
Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) is a global nutrition company that has been
changing people’s lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition,
weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are
available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife
Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the
worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering
high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife member and
a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife
programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also
sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the
globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy, Western Sydney
Wanderers FC and champions in many other sports.
To learn more visit Herbalife.com.
Contacts
Herbalife Asia Pacific
Daliea Mohamad-Liauw, +852-3589-2643
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
dalieal@herbalife.com
or
Herbalife
Australia & New Zealand
Gabriella Ocenasek, +61-8-8154-0205
Corporate
Communications Lead
gabriellad@herbalife.com
