05.19.17
Avon Products, Inc. says James Thompson will serve as senior vice president, general counsel and chief ethics and compliance officer, effective August 1, 2017. He will report directly to Avon's CEO Sheri McCoy, and will be based at Avon's headquarters in London.
Thompson previously served as the executive vice president, general counsel and secretary to Chiquita Brands International, Inc. for nine years. He is an experienced general counsel with significant global experience including handling a range of highly complex operational, governance, regulatory and transactional matters.
Thompson will succeed Jeff Benjamin, who as previously announced, will be retiring from Avon.
Thompson previously served as the executive vice president, general counsel and secretary to Chiquita Brands International, Inc. for nine years. He is an experienced general counsel with significant global experience including handling a range of highly complex operational, governance, regulatory and transactional matters.
Thompson will succeed Jeff Benjamin, who as previously announced, will be retiring from Avon.