Avon names Jayant Kapre as managing director for India

By

Maverick Martins

Published
May 27, 2020

Beauty and personal care company Avon has announced the appointment of Jayant Kapre as the new managing director for its India business. In his new role, Kapre will be responsible for driving the overall growth for Avon businesses in the country.
 

Kapre has more than two decades of work experience across several industries. In his previous roles, he has worked with Unilever, Wrigley, PepsiCo and United Biscuits, across varied business leadership roles.
 
Commenting on his new role as managing director of Avon India, Jayant Kapre, in a statement said: “I am truly inspired by the work Avon has been delivering over the last 130 years to economically empower women through beauty and the commitment to making a positive social, economic and environmental impact to local communities.”

“Together with a strong purpose-driven approach at heart, innovative and iconic products to meet the needs of Indian consumers and a highly capable team, I am looking forward to driving the next phase of growth for the business and contributing to its success,” Kapre added.
 
Kapre has a master’s degree in business administration from IIM Ahmedabad, and B.A in Economics from Hindu College, Delhi University.