Sherilyn S. Mccoy

Biography

Ms. Sherilyn S. McCoy has been appointed as Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective 1 October 2017. Sheri McCoy is Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Avon Products, Inc. Since joining the company in April 2012, she has been responsible for driving new long-term growth initiatives and advancing Avon as the world's premier direct seller of quality beauty products. Prior to Avon, Ms McCoy had a distinguished 30-year career at Johnson & Johnson, most recently serving as Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee, responsible for the Pharmaceuticals and Consumer business segments that represented more than 60 percent of the company's revenues. Ms McCoy joined Johnson & Johnson as a scientist in research and development and subsequently managed businesses in every major product sector, including consumer, prescription medicines and medical devices, holding positions including Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals Group and Division President, Consumer. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in textile chemistry from the University of Massachusetts in the US; a Master's degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University and an MBA from Rutgers University, both in New Jersey, US. Ms McCoy also serves on the boards of New Avon LLC; Catalyst; Stonehill College, Easton, Massachusetts, US; and FIRST, a non-profit organisation created to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. c.

Research Interest

Petrochemical Oil and Gas Industrial Management Plant Process Control