In Good Company

They call me the boomerang: Former Disney honcho who runs Herbalife

Michael O. Johnson knows something about happy accidents, Hollywood celebrities and being CEO for the third time

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Mr Michael Johnson, the chief executive officer of Herbalife, at the Shangri-La hotel for Ravi Veloor's "In Good Company" column on May 18, 2023.

Mr Michael O. Johnson is chairman and chief executive of Herbalife.

ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

Ever heard of a corporate executive returning to run a company not once, but twice?

At Disney, Mr Bob Iger recently returned as chief executive in a much-headlined move that was seen as an attempt by its board to restore the vigour and fortunes of the much-loved entertainment company that created Mickey Mouse.

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