Des Walsh is responsible for the growth of our business by working closely with Members to achieve greater access and deeper penetration of Herbalife® products throughout the world. Reporting to him are the managing directors of each of our regions, and he has overall responsibility for Member-facing functions throughout the world, including marketing, promotions, sponsorships, business methods support, events, Member ethics and Member communications. Walsh joined the company in 2004 as senior vice president, worldwide Member sales, where he was responsible for sales strategy, business development, corporate events, worldwide promotions and Member services. Later, he became executive vice president of worldwide operations and sales, and had overall responsibility for the company's business operations in all Herbalife markets around the world. Walsh has extensive international business experience gained during his 20-year career in sales, marketing and executive management. He joined Herbalife from DMX Music, where he was senior vice president of the commercial division and responsible for innovative sales programs and partnerships that led to growth in new U.S. markets. Prior to DMX, he was a vice president of Disney's Buena Vista Home Entertainment, where he played a key role in expanding the company's video business in the major markets of the world. Walsh's previous experience includes key management positions at MovieQuik Systems, a division of The Southland Corporation (now 7 Eleven), and Commtron Corporation, a leading consumer electronics and video distribution company.

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