Avon Products, Inc.today announced that Susan J. Kropf has been promoted to the newly created position of president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.Ms. Kropf, who had been executive vice president and chief operating officer, North America and global business operations, will now be responsible for all of Avon’s worldwide direct selling operations. She will continue as a director of the company and will continue to report to Andrea Jung, Avon’s chief executive offi...