Avon Products, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Nancy Killefer to the Board, effective September 1, 2013.

“Nancy is a terrific addition to Avon’s Board of Directors, and I look forward to working with her,” said Sheri McCoy, CEO, Avon Products. “She will provide valuable insights and guidance as we execute Avon’s priorities of building growth platforms, driving simplification and efficiency, and improving organizational effectiveness.”

Also effective September 1, 2013, Kimberly Ross, who acted as Interim Director, will step down from the Board.

Killefer is currently senior partner at McKinsey & Company, an international management consulting firm, and will be retiring this month. During her distinguished 32-year career with McKinsey, Killefer has focused on strategy, marketing, and organizational effectiveness and efficiency issues.

“We are so pleased to welcome Nancy to Avon’s Board. Her proven leadership in strategy development and execution, brand-building, and organizational efficiencies across sectors will contribute greatly as Avon progresses through its turnaround,” said Doug Conant, chairman of the board of directors, Avon Products.

Killefer commented, “I look forward to joining Avon’s Board and bringing my experience cutting through complexity and driving change to the company that is known and loved around the world for both its outstanding beauty products and its efforts to empower women.”