Avon Adds Former McDonald’s Exec To Board

Jose Armario has been elected to the Avon Products, Inc. board of directors. He will serve on the compensation and management development committee.
 
Armario served in a variety of leadership roles at McDonald's Corporation for nearly two decades, retiring in 2015.  His roles at McDonald's included group president, Latin America and Canada, and president and international relationship partner, Latin America.  Mr. Armario is credited with leading the company's turnaround in Latin America and was responsible for driving improved business results and expansion in Canada, in addition to leading international franchising.  His final role at McDonald's was as executive vice president, worldwide supply chain, development and franchising of McDonald's Corporation. 
 
Prior to joining McDonald's, Mr. Armario held roles of increasing responsibility at Lenscrafters, Inc. and Burger King Corporation, where he started his career.  
 
“I'm delighted that Jose is joining the Avon Board,” said Sheri McCoy, Avon's CEO. “He has first-hand consumer experience in many of Avon's most important markets and his insights will be very valuable as we continue to execute our transformation plan.”