Avon Products has appointed Jonathan Myers as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1st. Myers will report directly to Avon's Chief Executive Officer, Sheri McCoy, and he will be based at Avon's headquarters in London.

Myers will be responsible for ensuring Avon's Representatives have a seamless and competitive experience, with consumer relevant products, tools that make it easy to do business, and outstanding service. He will assume leadership of Avon's Brand Marketing and Product Research & Development, Digital, Information Technology and Global Supply Chain.

This completes the series of planned executive leadership changes that have been taking place in recent months, as Avon ensures it has the leadership team in place to accelerate the next chapter of the transformation journey to sustainable profitable growth.

More About Jonathan Myers

Myers has significant operational and management experience in global markets, with expertise in executing growth strategies, integrating teams and managing a complex and diverse range of customers and channels.

At both Kellogg and Procter & Gamble, Myers led major brand and product programs to drive innovation, while pioneering ecommerce capabilities in China and the UK to increase awareness and trial of new products and categories. He also oversaw the rapid expansion of manufacturing capacity to support business growth in China, alongside implementing new supply and demand forecasting across different businesses and markets globally.

Most recently, Myers served as Kellogg's Vice President, Western European Markets, and Managing Director, UK and Ireland. Prior, he had a successful 20-year career at Procter & Gamble, serving in various leadership roles, including General Manager, Oral Care and Feminine Care, China, where he significantly grew market share.

Avon's Growth Strategy

This completes the series of planned executive leadership changes that have been taking place in recent months, as Avon ensures it has the leadership team in place to accelerate the next chapter of the transformation journey to sustainable profitable growth.

Sheri McCoy, Chief Executive Officer of Avon comments, "Jonathan's appointment and the other executive leadership appointments we have recently announced ensure we have the strong, seasoned leadership team in place to drive and accelerate the pace of change in the next chapter of our journey to profitable growth. During 2016, we established the basis for our transformation, separating the North American business, strengthening our balance sheet and driving out cost. In 2017, we've refined our growth roadmap and put in place the enablers to drive the necessary changes to achieve our stated long-term financial goals."

Chan Galbato, Chairman of Avon, adds, "Our Board and management team, under Sheri McCoy's leadership, are committed to the turnaround of Avon's business and are continuing to ensure the business executes on its strategic plan to create consistent, sustainable and profitable growth. This latest appointment completes the executive team required to take Avon onto the next stage of the journey."