KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. has announced the appointment of James Whatley as Chief Information Officer.
In his new role, Whatley will champion Mary Kay’s digital innovation efforts, including revolutionising Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants’ ability to unleash their full potential through tools and technology.
“Through the development of digital technology, tools, and applications, we are improving not only the experience for the independent sales force, but for their customers around the world.
“James is a change champion. He understands how to equip the independent sales force to compete and provide exceptional service in our always-on, always-connected world. We are excited to see how his passion for innovation will transform our digital strategy moving forward,” said Mary Kay Inc Chief Operating Officer, Deborah Gibbins in a statement.
Whatley, a 25-year veteran with Mary Kay, has played an instrumental role in designing systems that ensure an Independent Beauty Consultant can run her business anytime, anywhere.
This includes the development of iconic Mary Kay digital properties like MaryKay.com, Mary Kay InTouch (a digital portal used by the independent sales force), online ordering and the independent sales force’s personal business websites.
As one of the largest direct sellers in the world, Mary Kay processes millions of orders through its commerce sites.
“I am motivated first and foremost by finding solutions for the sales force. At the same time, I want to create environments that foster teamwork, trust, and strong partnerships amongst the company’s global partners,” said Whatley.
Whatley holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from the University of New Orleans. Before joining Mary Kay, he worked at Software Spectrum and Electronic Data Systems in software development and consulting roles.
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