PETER SLABBERT CHIEF EXECUTIVE “These are exciting times. Being the world leader in both of our major businesses creates massive opportunities – and we have the right team to deliver these.” Peter is a main Board Director.
		ANDREW LEWIS GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR “In the year since I joined Avon we have laid strong foundations which leave us in good shape to capitalise on the exciting opportunities which lie ahead.” Andrew is a main Board Director.
		GARY DUNN VICE PRESIDENT SALES & MARKETING Gary heads up the sales and marketing team for North and South America ensuring the highest level of service and support to our existing customers, identifying and building clear opportunities for business growth and delivering through clearly defined sales and marketing strategies linked to our brand positioning. “Avon has established itself as a clear leader in the field of CBRN protection through consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations, delivering products and services that clearly differentiate themselves and are truly reflective of our brand value.“ Aged 53, Gary has been with Avon for 25 years in which time he has led the capture of many multi million pound CBRN programmes around the world, most recently the M50, JSGPM for the US DoD. He is a trained mechanical engineer with subsequent studies and qualifications in Computer Science and Management Information systems.
		MATT EVANS SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR Matt heads up the sales and marketing team for UK, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia, Matt has responsibility for the development and implementation of a market strategy to build a long term sustainable business based on excellence of product, customer service and life-time product support. Targeting Military, Special Forces, Police, Emergency Responders and Homeland Security agencies, the aim is to help these customer face the challenges that the asymmetric threat of the 21st Century brings by providing product capabilities hitherto only dreamt of. “Avon's sales and marketing team is committed to partnering our customers during both operational active and standby duties by offering a total through life capability to achieve the highest level of protection.“ Aged 50, Matt joined Avon in August 2008 from BAE Systems where he was Executive Vice President. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and holds a Master of Business Administration, specialising in international marketing strategy.
		MIKE HAMNER VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS Mike is responsible for the manufacture and delivery of quality products to our customers worldwide. He is responsible for Avon’s manufacturing facilities in Cadillac (Michigan), Picayune (Mississippi) in the US and Melksham in the UK. “Our Cadillac facility has been running at planned efficiencies and output targets while also providing a base for our commercialization of the military respirator. Operations at Hampton Park West, Wiltshire have made significant progress in reducing non-core manufacturing as well as improving efficiency and output.“ Aged 38, Mike has held several management roles since joining Avon in May 1996, including General Manager of Avon Engineered Fabrications in Mississippi. Mike holds a Masters of Business Leadership and a Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Mike was previously a Program Manager for Becker Group International.
		MIKE HARRAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Mike leads our global product development programme. He is responsible for delivering new products into manufacture in accordance with our strategic plans and for support and customisation of our existing products in response to market needs. Additionally he ensures that ARTIS (our materials technology group) supports our business activities and develops its own external consultancies. “Innovation and technical excellence are in our DNA at Avon – we are committed to listening to our customers and developing the solutions they want.” Aged 49, Mike joined Avon in 2005 as Product Development Director. A Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Mike joined Avon from Page Aerospace. Before that Mike spent 20 years with Protector Technologies and Normalair-Garrett Ltd.
		MILES INGREYCOUNTER COMPANY SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL As well as being Company Secretary, Miles is our in house lawyer, which allows him to interact directly with the businesses on a range of commercial issues. He also has responsibility for the Group’s insurance and risk management programmes. “Under Peter Slabbert the executive team has developed a dynamic approach to the management of the business and, with the Board’s assistance, the development of our long term strategy.” Aged 36, Miles joined Avon in January 2004 and was appointed to the Executive in 2007 as Company Secretary. He is a qualified solicitor, member of the Law Society and the Institute for Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Before joining Avon, Miles was a solicitor with a City firm and specialised in commercial and intellectual property law.
		PAUL McDONALD MANAGING DIRECTOR - DAIRY Paul is responsible for leading our global dairy business and the continued expansion of the Milk-Rite brand and global distribution network. He also oversees the operations, sales and product development functions. “Our aim is to maximise our world leading position and ensure we remain the chosen long term partner to each of our key global customers.” Aged 35, Paul joined Avon in April 2003 as General Manager of UK Operations and was appointed Managing Director of Dairy in March 2008. He previously worked in the Automotive sector and gained his first General Management position at the age of 26 with Teleflex Fluid Systems

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