Randall Popelka

About Randall Popelka

Former Senate Legislative Director and Deputy Assistant Secretary with over 15 years of leadership and experience in government relations, business and community development and international affairs. Proven track record of successfully representing client interests with governments and customers. Particularly skilled in political intelligence, developing and executing strategic plans, and forging corporate partnerships. Managed multiple teams of 10-15 employees and consultants.

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Government Affairs

   Herbalife Nutrition

   Apr 2015 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Represent the corporate interests of Herbalife Nutrition, a global nutrition company, before the U.S. Federal Government, with domestic and international industry stakeholders, and foreign governments via their Washington, DC embassy presence. Responsible for developing and executing strategies and tactical plans to advance and represent the company\'s interests before the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. Government. Able to utilize all tools available including both government and industry stakeholders including think tanks and other public policy institutions as well as customer and supplier/vendor relationships. Provided interim leadership as lead manager of corporate office in Beijing, China. Current responsibilities also include engagement with embassies and representatives of global organizations and foreign governments and requires regular communications with USTR and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Represent the company\'s interests on bilaterals and multi-laterals including TISA, TTIP and TPP.

Education

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  BS, Marketing

  1987 — 1991

• George Mason University

  M.A. Candidate, International Trade

Skills

• Legislation
• Legislative Research
• Federal Government
• Public Administration
• State Government
• Foreign Policy
• Legislative Relations
• Business Strategy
• Governmental Affairs
• Grassroots Organizing
• Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Campaigns
• Community Development
• Policy
• Political Science
• Public Policy
• Public Relations
• Politics
• Appropriations
• Legislative Affairs
• Public Affairs
• International Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• International Relations
• National Security
• Homeland Security
• Strategic Communications
• Speech Writing
• Media Relations
• Government Relations
• Coalitions
• Economic Development
• Congress
• Political Communication
• Policy Analysis
• Energy Policy
• Spokesperson
• Leadership
• Government