.Bennett R. Gallina, age 51, to Senior Vice President overseeing both the China as well as the Western Europe, Middle East and Africa business units, from his previous role as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific;
·John Higson, age 47, to Senior Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe, from his previous role as Area Vice President, Central and Eastern Europe;
·James Wei, age 48, to Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, from his previous role as Vice President, New Markets and Strategic Planning for Asia Pacific.
In North America, Elizabeth Smith, age 42, continues in her role as Executive Vice President and President, North America and she will also continue to oversee global marketing. In Latin America, Amilcar Melendez, age 63, continues as Senior Vice President with responsibility for that region.
The company also announced the following Global Business Unit Leader appointments:
·John Owen, age 47, to Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, from his previous role as Senior Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
·Geralyn Breig, age 43, formerly President, Godiva International, who joins Avon this week as Senior Vice President and Brand President, reporting to Elizabeth Smith.
Avon is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products, with $7.7 billion in annual revenues. Avon markets to women around the world through 4.9 million independent sales Representatives.
Avon product lines include such recognizable brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Avon Solutions, Advance Techniques Hair Care, Avon Naturals, Mark and Avon Wellness. Avon also markets an extensive line of fashion jewelry and apparel.