New Avon LLC today announced the appointment of J. Scott White as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. White will join the company effective April 25, 2016.
Mr. White joins New Avon following its recent separation from Avon Products, Inc. and sale of majority ownership to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
He will work closely with the New Avon and Cerberus teams to lead a transformation of the North American business through significant improvement in the Representative and consumer experience, reinvigoration of the iconic Avon brand, and a rigorous focus on operational excellence.
Mr. White joins New Avon from Abbott Laboratories, where he most recently served as President of Abbott Nutrition International, delivering consistent revenue growth for the company’s $4 billion international nutrition business.
During his 10-year tenure at Abbott, he held a number of leadership positions, including President of Abbott Nutrition North America.