Avon Refreshes Executive Leadership Team With McCoy Still At Head
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Executive Summary
Avon seems intent on dispelling rumors that CEO Sheri McCoy is on her way out, stating June 20 that all planned changes to its executive leadership structure are now complete. New appointments include execs with previous experience at Herbalife and Procter & Gamble.
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