Elizabeth (Liz) Smith Elizabeth A. Smith has served as the Chief Executive Officer and a director since November 2009. From September 2007 to October 30, 2009, Ms. Smith was President of Avon Products, Inc. and was responsible for its worldwide product-to-market processes, infrastructure and systems, including Global Brand Marketing, Global Sales, Global Supply Chain and Global Information Technology. In January 2005, Ms. Smith joined Avon as President, Global Brand, and was given the additional role of leading Avon North America in August 2005. From September 1990 to September 2004, Ms. Smith worked in various capacities at Kraft Foods, Inc. and from November 2004 to December 2008, served as a director of Carter's, Inc. Ms. Smith is a member of the Board of Directors and the audit committee of Staples, Inc., and also is a member of the Board of Directors and the compensation committee of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America. The Board of Directors believes Ms. Smith's qualifications to sit as a member include her extensive experience with global companies and retail sales, her expertise in corporate strategy development and her knowledge of marketing, sales, supply chain and information technology systems. Return to Executive Officers