IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025 — iHerb, one of the world’s largest online retailers specializing in health and wellness, today announced that its Director Brenda Morris has been named a 2025 NACD Directorship 100™ honoree in the Top 50 Directors Category. Presented annually by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the NACD Directorship 100 Awards honor the most influential leaders in corporate governance. Each honoree is recognized for demonstrating excellence in the boardroom and advancing governance practices through innovation, integrity and courage.
As Audit Committee Chair, Brenda has played a pivotal role in strengthening iHerb’s financial oversight and governance framework. Drawing on her extensive experience as a senior finance executive and tenured board member, she has led efforts to enhance iHerb’s internal controls, audit processes, and risk management practices. This enhances operational rigor and accountability – ensuring transparent reporting, sound decision-making, and alignment with the highest standards of corporate governance.
“Brenda’s leadership has been instrumental in fostering a culture of financial integrity that underpins iHerb’s continued growth and global success,” said Emun Zabihi, iHerb CEO and Board of Director. “As Audit Committee Chair, she brings a steady hand and a clear vision – ensuring that our financial stewardship is transparent, forward-looking, and upholds the trust of all our stakeholders. This recognition is a well-deserved reflection of her outstanding contributions to iHerb.”
As part of her recognition for the NACD 100, Brenda Morris will be attending The 2025 NACD Directorship 100 Awards Gala on Dec. 11 in New York City. The black-tie event will celebrate leading corporate governance professionals and directors, honoring recipients across six categories, including the B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award, Public and Private Company Directors of the Year, Nonprofit Director of the Year, and the two NACD Directorship 100 cohorts.
“These honorees exemplify leadership excellence, making a lasting impact on the boardroom and beyond,” said NACD president and CEO Peter Gleason. “We look forward to celebrating their achievements at our upcoming gala, where they will be recognized for their commitment to advancing governance and driving progress.”
This year’s honorees will also be featured in Directorship® magazine’s annual coverage of the Most Influential People in Boardrooms and Corporate Governance.
For more information on the NACD Directorship 100 Awards and this year’s honorees, click here.
About iHerb
iHerb, LLC is one of the world's leading online retailers dedicated to offering an unbeatable selection of vitamins, minerals, supplements and other health and wellness products, including sports nutrition, beauty, bath and personal care, grocery, baby and pet care from nearly 2,000 reputable brands. Supported by a global workforce of 3,000 team members, iHerb serves 14 million global customers across 180 countries and 36 languages. iHerb's sophisticated global supply chain network is anchored by nine climate-controlled logistics centers located in the U.S., Asia and the Middle East, providing customers a seamless and reliable shopping experience. Founded in 1996 and based in Irvine, California, iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. For more information, please visit corporate.iherb.com.
About NACD
The National Association of Corporate Directors® (NACD®) is the leading member organization for corporate directors who want to expand their knowledge, grow their network and maximize their potential. For more than 47 years, NACD has helped boards and the business community elevate their performance and create long-term value. Our leadership continues to raise standards of excellence and advance board effectiveness at thousands of member companies. NACD’s value insights, professional development events and resources, such as the NACD Directors Summit™ and the NACD Directorship Certification® program, support boards in navigating complex challenges. With a growing network of more than 24,000 members across more than 20 Chapters, boards are better equipped to make well-informed decisions on the critical, strategic issues facing their businesses today. Learn more at www.nacdonline.org.
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