Killefer joins Avon board

Her appointment is effective 1 September

US based Avon Products has elected Nancy Killefer to its board of directors, effective 1 September.

Killefer, who is currently a Senior Partner at management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, will be retiring from the company later this month.

"Nancy is a terrific addition to Avon's board of directors, and I look forward to working with her," said Sheri McCoy, CEO. "She will provide valuable insights and guidance as we execute Avon's priorities of building growth platforms, driving simplification and efficiency, and improving organisational effectiveness."

Killefer added: "I look forward to joining Avon's board and bringing my experience cutting through complexity and driving change to the company that is known and loved around the world for both its outstanding beauty products and its efforts to empower women".

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