Avon Products, Inc. has announced the election of Jose Armario to its Board of Directors, effective September 6, 2016. Armario will serve on the Compensation and Management Development Committee.

“I’m delighted that Jose is joining the Avon Board,” said Sheri McCoy, Avon’s Chief Executive Officer. “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.”

“We are very excited to welcome Jose to Avon’s Board,” said Chan W. Galbato, non-executive Chairman of the Board. “Jose brings over 30 years of global experience, having led large, complex operations, as well as having held more hands-on regional roles, including a significant focus on Latin America. This will be a great asset to Avon as we grow our business in global markets.”

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. 

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, Armario held roles of increasing responsibility at Lenscrafters, Inc. and Burger King Corporation, where he started his career.  

Armario stated, “I am pleased to join the Board of this global, iconic brand, and look forward to working with my fellow Board members as well as the executive team during such a dynamic time. Avon’s rich history is particularly important to me personally, as my own mother spent several years as an Avon Representative upon immigrating to the United States from Cuba.”