Fragrance maker Avon announces retirement of Susan Kropf
13 Mar '06
3 min read
For her, Susan has been a trusted business partner and valued friend, but all who have been privileged to work with her closely have benefited equally from her strong leadership skills and broad business perspective."
Kropf has held her current position of President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2001, where she has had day-to-day oversight of Avon's worldwide operations.
Before that, she was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Avon North America and Global Business Operations, with responsibility for the company's North American operating business unit as well as global marketing, R&D, supply chain operations and information technology.
In addition to serving on Avon's Board of Directors, Kropf also serves on the Boards of MeadWestvaco Corp., Sherwin Williams Co, and the Wallace Foundation.
She is a member of Cosmetic Executive Women and this year will be honored with CEW's lifetime achievement award.
Kropf has also been honored by many other organizations, including the March of Dimes, the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers and the National Council for Research on Women.
Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company, with over $8 billion in annual revenue.
As the world's largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in well over 100 countries through over five million independent Avon Sales Representatives.
Avon's product line includes beauty products, fashion jewelry and apparel, and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Avon Solutions, Advance Techniques, Avon Naturals, Mark, and Avon Wellness.