Herbalife Names Colombe M. Nicholas to Board of Directors

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) today announced theappointment of Colombe M. Nicholas to its board of directors at its2006 annual shareholders meeting. Nicholas joins 10 current members ofthe Board, which is chaired by Peter Castleman, president of Whitney &Co., LLC.
In March 2006, the company announced an early move to comply withNYSE standards of board independence with the appointment of two newindependent directors, David D. Halbert and Valeria Rico, allowing thecompany to meet the requirements nine months early.
For over two decades, Nicholas has been a preeminent figure in thefashion and apparel industries. Since 2002, she has served as aconsultant with Financo Global Consulting, a consulting firmspecializing in the fashion industry that identifies domestic andinternational expansion opportunities. Previously, from 1996-1999,Nicholas held the post of president and chief executive officer of TheAnne Klein company. From 1993 to 1996, Nicholas was the president andchief executive officer of Orr Felt Company of Ohio. Before that, sheserved as president and chief operating officer of Giorgio ArmaniFashion Corp., from 1991 - 1993. She also served as the interimpresident and chief operating officer of Health-Tex prior to its saleto Vanity Fair Group. From 1980 - 1989, Nicholas served as presidentand chief executive officer of Christian Dior, New York.
Nicholas also serves on the board of directors of The MillsCorporation, Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc. and Oakley, Inc. and is atrustee at the University of Dayton, Ohio. She holds an honorarydoctorate from Bryant College of Rhode Island, a doctor ofjurisprudence of University of Cincinnati College of Law, and abachelor of arts degree from University of Dayton.
About Herbalife
Herbalife is a global network marketing company that sellsweight-management, nutritional supplements and personal care productsintended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are soldin 62 countries through a network of more than one million independentdistributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation andits Casa Herbalife program to bring good nutrition to children.Herbalife Investor Relations http://ir.herbalife.com/