Avon Names New General Counsel

As of September 12, Jeff Benjamin is senior vice president and general counsel at Avon Products. In the legal profession, he has become known for being a leader who recruits high caliber talent.

Benjamin will report to Sheri McCoy, Avon’s CEO. “Creating a productive work environment that continues to enhance our compliance culture is a priority,” stated McCoy in a press release. “Jeff’s proven commitment to business ethics and law compliance and his credibility within and outside the legal profession will be a tremendous asset for Avon.”

Benjamin retired from Novartis Corporation in 2011, after a career spanning more than 40 years. Throughout his career at Ciba and Novartis, he represented his company in material litigation and government investigations, building a successful track record with the help of his team.