I became CEO at the beginning of the hit on old economy stocks. When something like that occurs in your first six months as a CEO of a more traditional branded firm, it makes for a fast learning curve. – Andrea Jung
President Obamas 100-day plan is pretty impressive. I think its a Wow 100-plus days. The administration is not operating from fear, it is trying to drive change for the future, and thats a good thing. – Andrea Jung
The game in beauty is changing so much, if your product isnt high tech or cant make a unique performance claim – plump your lips, reduce your lines, look glossy, and stay on for 24 hours – you cant go to market today. Im not just talking about a $20 lipstick, but a $5 lipstick! – Andrea Jung
Avon invented the concept of direct marketing and direct selling beauty. And thats still very valid to us. Well have a firm that will be around for another 114 years as strongly as it was the first 114. – Andrea Jung