John O. Agwunobi

John Agwunobi
Assistant Secretary for Health
In office
January 4, 2006 – September 4, 2007
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byCristina Beato (Acting)
Succeeded byJoxel García
Personal details
BornDundee, Scotland, UK
Political partyRepublican
RelativesAndrew Agwunobi (brother)
EducationUniversity of Jos (BS, MD)
Johns Hopkins University (MPH)
Georgetown University (MBA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service U.S. Public Health Service
Years of service2006–2007
Rank Admiral
CommandsUnited States Public Health Service
Awards Public Health Service Regular Corps Ribbon

John O. Agwunobi is a Scottish-born Nigerian-American former public health official, pediatrician, and the former chief executive officer and executive chairman of Herbalife Nutrition.[1] He was formerly senior vice-president of Walmart and president of the retailer's health and wellness business from 2007 to 2014.[2]

Agwunobi served as assistant secretary for health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and was Florida's secretary of health and state health officer from 2000 to 2005.[3]

  1. ^ "Admiral John O. Agwunobi". georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "Dr. John Agwunobi to join Wal-Mart as Senior Vice President and President for the Professional Services Division". news.walmart.com. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  3. ^ Banjo, Shelly (April 14, 2014). "Executive Who Led Wal-Mart Expansion Into Health Care Steps Down". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 25, 2021.