Avon appoints new Asia Pacific President

Nilesh Patel will be responsible for strengthening and growing the Avon business throughout the region

Avon Products, Inc. has announced the appointment of Nilesh Patel as Senior Vice President and President, Asia Pacific Region, effective 3 February 2014. Patel will oversee all of Avon's Asia Pacific business, and will be responsible for stabilising the market and strengthening and growing the Avon business throughout the region.

Patel joins Avon following a 26 year career with the Heinz Company, where he served in various roles. He will report to Sheri McCoy, Avon's Chief Executive Officer, and will join the company's Executive Committee.

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