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Avon recruits top lawyer as bribery probe looms
New York-headquartered global cosmetic brand Avon has appointed Jeff Benjamin as its senior vice president and general counsel.
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One of Mr Benjamin’s first tasks will be to guide the company through a federal investigation over possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, stemming from reports of bribery in Avon’s Chinese operations, reports Compliance Week.
Mr Benjamin – who also joins Avon’s executive committee – most recently served at healthcare specialists Novartis Corporation in a variety of senior positions, including chief ethics and compliance officer. He began his legal career at New York law firm Kronish Lieb Shainswit Weiner & Hellman.
