12.01.16
Avon Products has named Jamie Wilson as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2017. The company has also announced that James Scully will continue as COO.
Mr. Scully, who is currently CFO and COO, will continue to be responsible for the Global Supply Chain and Information Technology functions, as well as lead the Project Management Office for Avon's Transformation Plan, through 2017.
Mr. Wilson will be responsible for all finance functions and will report directly to Avon's Chief Executive Officer, Sheri McCoy. McCoy says, "Jamie has a proven track record of strong financial leadership over an impressive and diverse career. That, along with his breadth of consumer expertise in international markets, will be immensely valuable as we continue to deliver on the Company's Transformation Plan."
Mr. Scully adds, "Avon has made significant progress over the last year, and I am happy to continue to be part of the team as we strategically position the Company for its next chapter. I look forward to continuing to drive forward our transformation plan and working with the entire Avon team as we position the Company to deliver sustainable, long-term profitable growth."
Prior to joining Avon, Mr. Wilson served as CFO of SABMiller, an international brewing and beverage company headquartered in London, from 2011 to 2015. Prior, he was Strategy and Projects Director at Scottish & Newcastle, where he successfully led the strategy function across the group. Additionally, Mr. Wilson spent several years at Highland Distillers, where he held a variety of positions, most notably Group Finance Director.
Mr. Wilson will be based at the Avon Products UK headquarters.
Mr. Scully, who is currently CFO and COO, will continue to be responsible for the Global Supply Chain and Information Technology functions, as well as lead the Project Management Office for Avon's Transformation Plan, through 2017.
Mr. Wilson will be responsible for all finance functions and will report directly to Avon's Chief Executive Officer, Sheri McCoy. McCoy says, "Jamie has a proven track record of strong financial leadership over an impressive and diverse career. That, along with his breadth of consumer expertise in international markets, will be immensely valuable as we continue to deliver on the Company's Transformation Plan."
Mr. Scully adds, "Avon has made significant progress over the last year, and I am happy to continue to be part of the team as we strategically position the Company for its next chapter. I look forward to continuing to drive forward our transformation plan and working with the entire Avon team as we position the Company to deliver sustainable, long-term profitable growth."
Prior to joining Avon, Mr. Wilson served as CFO of SABMiller, an international brewing and beverage company headquartered in London, from 2011 to 2015. Prior, he was Strategy and Projects Director at Scottish & Newcastle, where he successfully led the strategy function across the group. Additionally, Mr. Wilson spent several years at Highland Distillers, where he held a variety of positions, most notably Group Finance Director.
Mr. Wilson will be based at the Avon Products UK headquarters.