Ringwood Educational Foundation, US

Avon Products is one of the world s largest retailers of beauty products. With its unique network of nearly 4.9 million independent sales representatives, Avon is the largest direct seller of any product, handling more than 1 billion customer transactions throughout its storied history. Its makeup and skin care products are available for nearly any application. Avon Color, the company s top brand globally, features lip, nail, face and eye makeup. Avon s skincare line, Anew, is among the leading anti-aging brands in the world. Other brands include Skin-So-Soft bath products, Advanced Techniques hair care and the Avon Wellness line nutritional supplements and weight management products. Avon sells its products in more than 100 countries worldwide and has business operations in approximately 60 markets. The company was founded in 1886 as the California Perfume Company. Each Avon Associate is individually responsible for strict compliance with the policies applicable to their work. Andrea Jung has been the chief executive officer of Avon Products for more than seven years. She has been with the cosmetics and beauty products company for over 12 years. Jung earned a BA from Princeton. It is headquartered in New York City.