AKA James Edward Preston

Born: 30-Apr-1933
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Business

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: CEO of Avon, 1988-98

    University: BS, Northwestern University (1955)
    Administrator: Trustee, Spelman College

    Avon CEO (1988-98)
    Avon President (1988-93)
    Avon President of Direct Selling (1981-)
    Avon EVP (1977-81)
    Avon VP (1971-77)
    Avon (1964-71)
    Member of the Board of ARAMARK (1993-)
    Member of the Board of Avon (1977-99, as Chairman, 1989-99)
    Member of the Board of Foot Locker (1997-)
    Member of the Board of Readers Digest Association (1994-)
    Member of the Board of Woolworth (1983-97)
    Bush-Cheney '04
    Catalyst Board of Directors
    Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Past Chairman
    Direct Selling Association Past Chairman
    Friends of Giuliani Exploratory Committee
    Friends of Senator D'Amato 1998 Committee
    George W. Bush for President
    Partnership for New York City
    Salvation Army Greater New York Advisory Board

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