Avon names Kristof Neirynck CEO as Angela Cretu steps down

By Amanda Pauley | Published: 1-Dec-2023
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Neirynck will takeover from Cretu in January 2024, with plans to lead the cosmetics company into ‘its next chapter’

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Avon has announced a leadership shake-up naming Kristof Neirynck its new CEO, effective January 2024.

Neirynck, currently Avon’s Global Chief Marketing Officer, will replace Angela Cretu, who is leaving after four years at the helm.

“I am incredibly humbled to take over the torch as CEO,” Neirynck told Cosmetics Business. 

“It is nothing short of an honour to be leading Avon into its next chapter, building on

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