Avon
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Susan Kropf to newly created position of president and chief operating officer, firm announces Jan. 15. Formerly exec VP and chief operating officer, North American and global business operations, Kropf is now responsible for Avon's worldwide direct-selling operations and continues as director of the company, reporting to CEO Andrea Jung. A 30-year Avon veteran, Kropf had shared the chief operating officer title with International and New Business Exec VP Jose Ferreira, who will leave Avon to pursue new opportunities Jan. 31. Previous positions held by Kropf and Ferreira will not be replaced, and the heads of Avon's four international regions who reported to Ferreira will report to Kropf