Mark Hughes (Founder)

“You can’t stop a good idea from taking hold and spreading.”

The extraordinary vision and commitment that inspired Mark Hughes to found Herbalife began when he was just a teenager. Due to the tragic loss of his mother due to unsafe dieting practices, Mark made a promise to find a way to help people lose weight safely.

Mark went to China to study the time-honored practice of using herbs for improving health. Impassioned by what he learned, he returned to the U.S. to form a team of medical and nutritional experts to create Herbalife’s breakthrough products. In 1980, Mark launched Herbalife by working as the first Distributor selling the nutritional products.
“The products are what get you an emotional experience. It’s the glow in their eye; it’s the way that they feel; it’s the excitement and the way that they act.”

As more and more people tried the products and experienced amazing results, the business quickly expanded. Mark developed a network of Distributors who shared his vision, were passionate about the products and excited about the business opportunity. Mark encouraged Herbalife Distributors to “have faith in the organization, to know that it’s going to work.”

“Through your efforts, people are discovering new worlds of opportunity and an eternal hope for the future.”

Speak with people who met Mark and they will tell you how he motivated them to commit themselves to reach greater heights personally and professionally. He inspired people from all walks of life through his faith in people’s ability to change lives, starting with their own. Mark believed that one person can truly make a difference and that difference is a healthier world.

“I am convinced the future will be brilliant beyond compare.”     

Mark's vision for changing people’s lives – helping people manage their weight, regain their health and find financial prosperity – continues to thrive. Today, there are 2 million Herbalife Distributors in over 78 countries, making their dreams of a healthier life and financial independence come true.

“Introducing balanced nutrition to millions of people in the world is a dream come true for me.”

Herbalife’s Vision

Changing people’s lives.

Herbalife’s Mission

To change people’s lives by providing the best business opportunity in direct selling and the best nutrition and weight management products in the world.

Herbalife’s Values

Our Distributors
We are driven by the needs of our distributors and inspired by their stories.

Our Stakeholders
We pursue profitability and growth to increase value for all our stakeholders including distributors, customers, shareholders and employees.

Our Employees
We respect each other, succeed as a team and value a sense of humor.

Our Products
Our commitment to the highest scientific and safety standards in product development and manufacturing is an integral part of our mission for nutrition. We are products of the products.

Our Communities
We make our communities better places to live and work.

Our Work
We make decisions based on facts, not hearsay. We work hard and hold ourselves accountable. We strive for excellence.

Our Ethics
We do the right honest and ethical thing.

Our Philosophy
We use it, wear it, talk it

Our Attitude
We make it fun simple and magical.