Avon Initiates External Search For CEO As Jung Steps Down
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Avon’s Andrea Jung , who will step down from her role as CEO in 2012 but continue on as Executive Chairman, will aid in the search for a candidate to lead the firm. The Dec. 13 announcement has analysts speculating on how the move will impact the performance of the direct seller.
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