NEW YORK, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Avon Products, Inc.
(NYSE: AVP) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected
Helen McCluskey to the Board,
effective July 1, 2014. Ms.
McCluskey's election increases Avon's Board to 11 Directors.
Most recently, Ms. McCluskey, age 59, was the President and
Chief Executive Officer of Warnaco Group, Inc. and a member of the
Warnaco Board of Directors from February 1,
2012 through February 13,
2013. Upon the acquisition of Warnaco by PVH Corp. in
February 2013, Ms. McCluskey joined
the Board of Directors of PVH. Her tenure at PVH ends on June
19. In her role at Warnaco, she focused on the company's
brand portfolio, strategic direction and the execution of its
long-term growth plan.
"Helen has a valuable blend of branding, marketing and
international experience," said Doug
Conant, Chairman of Avon's
Board of Directors. "Having led a public company previously,
she brings a wealth of knowledge to Avon's Board and we are excited to welcome
her."
"I am very pleased to be joining the Avon Board," said Ms. McCluskey. "I'm
confident in the company's leadership and am excited to join them
on the journey to return Avon to
profitable growth."
"I'm delighted that Helen is joining the Avon Board," said Sheri McCoy, Avon's Chief Executive Officer. "She has
an incredibly strong background in women's brands globally and rich
merchandising expertise. I know she will contribute valuable
insight as a Director."
Ms. McCluskey joined Warnaco in 2004, where she served as Group
President, Intimate Apparel. In June
2007, she also assumed global responsibility for Warnaco's
swimwear brands. In 2010, she was named Chief Operating Officer,
adding to her responsibilities oversight of the Calvin Klein Jeans
brand, as well as all of Warnaco's international business and the
global supply chain and sourcing operations. She expanded the
Calvin Klein Underwear business, doubling revenue in a four-year
period, and was instrumental in key product launches, including
Calvin Klein Steel, Calvin Klein X
and ckone. In 2012, she was named President and CEO of the
company.
Prior to joining Warnaco, Ms. McCluskey served as Group
President of the Moderate Women's Sportswear division and President
of Special Markets for Liz Claiborne Corporation from 2001 through
2004. Previously, she spent 18 years in Sara Lee Corporation's
intimate apparel units, where she held executive positions in
marketing, operations and general management, including President
of Playtex Apparel from 1999 to 2001. She began her career at
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. She is a director of
Signet Jewelers Limited.
Ms. McCluskey attended the University of
Pittsburgh, where she graduated with a B.S., Mathematics in
1976.
About Avon
Avon, the company for women, is
a leading global beauty company, with $10
billion in annual revenue. As one of the world's largest
direct sellers, Avon is sold
through more than 6 million active independent Avon Sales
Representatives. Avon products are
available in over 100 countries, and the product line includes
color cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and fashion and home
products, featuring such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color,
ANEW, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, and mark. Learn more about
Avon and its products at
www.avoncompany.com.
SOURCE Avon Products, Inc.