Michelle Parczuk

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Chief People Officer at Avon

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Michelle Parczuk is the Chief People Officer at Avon, bringing extensive HR leadership experience from previous director-level roles at global companies like PepsiCo and the Findus Group. She is an alumna of the University of Wales, Cardiff, with expertise in talent management and organizational development.

Michelle is dedicated to personal challenges and philanthropy. She recently trained for and completed her first marathon, using the opportunity to raise significant funds for Cancer Research UK, a cause deeply important to her.

In memory of her mother and other loved ones lost to cancer, she ran the marathon to support vital research.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Cancer Fundraising
Ran her first marathon to raise money for Cancer Research UK in memory of her mother and other loved ones.
Leadership & Culture
Actively promotes leader-led culture change, psychological safety, and smart risk-taking to drive business results.
Talent Development
Her background includes leading talent and organizational development at PepsiCo, and she supports coaching for associates.

Media Appearances

Episode 11: Michelle Parczuk, Avon. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Avon Cosmetics appoints Michelle Parczuk as HR Executive Director. Featured in HR Magazine

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Work History

2-2020
Chief People Officer at Avon
6-2017 - 2-2020
Vice President HR, Corporate Functions at Avon
4-2015 - 6-2017
Executive Director HR - Western Europe at Avon
9-2010 - 12-2011
HR Director - Group Functions at Findus Group
4-2010 - 10-2010
HR Director - Reward, Talent & Organisational Development at PepsiCo

Education

1989 - 1992
2.1 from University of Wales, Cardiff

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Insights For Selling To Michelle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michelle is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michelle

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michelle move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Michelle take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Michelle

Personality Compatibility


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