David H. McConnell was a pioneer of social progress. He was a visionary with a big idea to help women achieve financial independence through entrepreneurship and flexible working. It was a radical business model in 1886, when employment options for women were extremely limited. From a small New York City office, McConnell mixed the company’s first fragrances himself, and recruited a team of women to be Sales Representatives. The set of guiding principles he created are still at the heart of Avon today.
A better world for women, a better world for all
For 135 years Avon has prided itself in doing beauty differently. Connecting people through beauty, passion and innovation in more than 70 countries, Avon has been a Pioneer in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. Millions of representatives across the world sell its iconic products, building their own beauty businesses. Avon believes a better world for women is a better world for all, and is committed to acting for gender equality, speaking out about issues that matter and creating positive change. With the Avon Foundation, the company has donated over US$1.1 billion, with a focus on tackling gender violence and breast cancer.
Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them.
Supporting their endeavours.
Our Founder
David Hall McConnell Sr
Founder, Avon
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