NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Avon Products, Inc.
(NYSE: AVP) today announced the appointment of Chris Wermann as Chief Communications Officer,
effective January 3, 2017.
Mr. Wermann's responsibilities will include Corporate and
Internal Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility and
Sustainability, and operational oversight of the Avon Foundation
for Women. He will report to Sheri
McCoy, Avon's Chief
Executive Officer.
"I am delighted to have Chris join us as Chief Communications
Officer," said Ms. McCoy. "As we move forward through this period
of transition and continue delivering on our Transformation Plan,
communicating effectively is more important than ever. With his
strong leadership and impressive strategic communications
experience, Chris will be an invaluable addition to our management
team."
Mr. Wermann remarked, "I am very pleased to join the team of
such an iconic, global brand during this exciting time. I look
forward to working with Sheri and the rest of the management team
to ensure Avon's strategic
communications best supports the Company's business and financial
objectives."
Mr. Wermann has deep experience in corporate affairs and
communications across a range of industries and international
markets. He has led the development of integrated internal and
external communications strategies for several blue chip companies
facing rapidly evolving situations, demanding stakeholder
sentiment, and pivotal periods of transformation.
Prior to joining Avon, Mr.
Wermann served as group director of corporate affairs for Home
Retail Group PLC, the UK's leading general merchandise digital
retailer. As a member of the senior leadership team, Mr. Wermann
directed and led communications across the Group and Operating
Companies. He established the first Group and Retail brand and
consumer corporate affairs vision, purpose, strategies, and plans,
realigning the function and roles, both internal and external, to
become commercial business partners for the Group and branded
businesses, while ensuring maximum creativity.
Previously, Mr. Wermann was European director of corporate
affairs for Kellogg, where he was responsible for developing and
leading the corporate affairs strategy for Europe. In that role, he completely realigned
the European CSR programs to fit business and stakeholder needs.
Mr. Wermann helped to lead Kellogg's global response to the World
Health Organization's challenge on obesity and health, including
being the first to launch a new nutrition labelling system, new
children's marketing guidelines, and food innovation commitments.
He also lobbied to be the first food company to help establish the
Change4life program with the UK Government and took a leadership
role in establishing a five-fold commitment to the environment.
Before joining Kellogg, Mr. Wermann served as director of corporate
affairs for Avis Europe PLC, and as deputy director, group
communications, for the Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC.
Mr. Wermann will be replacing Avon's current SVP, Corporate Relations,
Cheryl Heinonen, who will be
stepping down from the position effective January 1, 2017.
About Avon Products, Inc.
Avon is the Company
that for 130 years has proudly stood for beauty, innovation,
optimism and, above all, women. Avon products include
well-recognized and beloved brands such as ANEW, Avon Color, Avon
Care, Skin-So-Soft, and Advance Techniques sold through nearly 6
million active independent Avon Sales Representatives.
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