Avon to step change digital with appointment of new Chief Digital Officer - Seite 2

"We are thrilled for the opportunity to benefit from Benedetto's proven, strong strategic, consumer-focused digital, technological and operational skillset, having played a pioneering role in helping some of the world's best-known brands deploy consumer-friendly digital platforms," said Jan Zijderveld, Chief Executive Officer. "Avon is undergoing a period of significant change, and customer-friendly digital interfaces, supported by a much more efficient technology infrastructure and rich data analytics, are a key strategic driver of the organization's future progress."

"This is an exciting time for Avon and I am eager to jump in to this newly-created role during a turnaround," said Mr. Conversano. "I am impressed with Avon's long history of providing great innovation to customers globally and believe digitization is at the heart of advancing Avon's brand relevancy and Representative and consumer loyalty. I look forward to working with Jan, Jonathan and Avon's executive leadership team to grow the Company's digital platform for the 6 million Representatives and their customers and to execute a strong global IT strategy to drive efficiencies across the organization, increase sales growth and reach higher levels of profitability."

Jan Zijderveld continued, "I would like to thank Sue Liddie for many achievements during the last eight years with the business.  She has helped to transform the IT function, while helping to deliver some key Representative IT initiatives into key markets." 

Heather Payne appointed Chief Technology Officer

Heather Payne has also been appointed as Chief Technology Officer, reporting into Benedetto, having previously served as Chief Technology Officer for DMG media (Daily Mail Group), an international multi-channel media company, where she oversaw IT changes across all functions of the business, including completing the transformation of technology and change process and co-creating the innovation strategy for the business.  Prior to this, Ms. Payne was Group Head of IT, Hotel Inventory & Complementary at Thomas Cook Group, where she was responsible for a program that established a new business model, platform and organization, leading teams across Europe. She previously held senior roles in IT for Hotels4U, Avis and Ford.