Avon Products Names Unilever Exec as New CEO

Avon Products, Inc. has appointed Jan Zijderveld as chief executive officer. He succeeds Sheri McCoy, who has retired from the company and board. Zijderveld will also serve as a member of the board of directors.

Zijderveld joins Avon from Unilever, following a 30-year career, living and working in seven countries across three continents. He most recently served as a member of Unilever’s executive committee, and as president of Unilever’s $14 billion European business.