Avon taps Heinz exec to stabilise Asia

AVON Products, Inc. has named Nilesh Patel as senior vice president and president, Asia Pacific Region, effective Feb 3, 2014. He will report to Avon CEO Sheri McCoy and join the company’s executive committee. In this role, Mr Patel will be responsible for stabilising the market, and strengthening and growing the Avon business throughout the region.

“As part of our commitment to growing the Avon business, I am pleased to announce that Nilesh Patel is joining us to lead our efforts in the Asia Pacific region,” said Ms McCoy. “During his successful career, Nilesh has had a strong track record of strategic and operational excellence, which will be critical as we work to rebuild our Asia Pacific business. He knows how to build a brand and bring together a strong team to drive results. Nilesh’s experience, expertise and insights are critical assets as we work to strengthen our position in the Asia Pacific region and globally.”

Mr Patel joins Avon following a 26-year career with the Heinz Company, where he served in various roles. Throughout his tenure, he acquired deep experience across multiple functions from supply chain management to marketing, and built a solid record of success, most notably in emerging Asian markets such as Indonesia and India.