Iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, Mary Kay Inc., recently announced the appointment of James Whatley as Chief Information Officer. In his new role, Whatley will champion Mary Kay’s digital innovation efforts, including revolutionizing the ability of Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants to unlock their full potential through tools and technology.
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“I’m motivated first and foremost by finding solutions for the sales force,” said Whatley. “At the same time, I want to create environments that foster teamwork, trust, and strong partnerships amongst the company’s global partners,” said Whatley (Credit: Mary Kay Inc.)
“Through the development of digital technology, tools and applications, we are improving not only the independent sales force experience, but also that of its customers around the world,” said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer of Mary Kay Inc. “James is a champion of change. He knows how to equip the independent sales force to compete and deliver exceptional service in our always-on, connected world. We look forward to seeing how his passion for innovation will transform our digital strategy in the future.”
Whatley, who has been with Mary Kay for 25 years, played a key role in creating the systems that ensure an Independent Beauty Consultant can run her business anytime, anywhere. This includes the development of iconic Mary Kay digital properties such as MaryKay.com, Mary Kay InTouch (a digital portal used by the independent sales force), online ordering and independent sales force personal business websites. As one of the world’s largest direct sellers, Mary Kay processes millions of orders through its merchant websites.
“I’m primarily motivated by finding solutions for the sales force,” says Whatley. “At the same time, I want to create environments that encourage teamwork, trust and strong partnerships between the company’s global partners. Our founder, Mary Kay Ash, once said, ‘Standing still is like walking backwards.’ I agree with her and it’s a philosophy I take with me to work every day.”
Whatley holds a BA in Management Information Systems from the University of New Orleans. Prior to joining Mary Kay, he worked at Software Spectrum and Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in consulting and software development roles.
About Mary Kay
A true barrier-breaker, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty company in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. This dream has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar company with millions of independent sales force members in over 35 countries. As an entrepreneurship development company, Mary Kay is committed to empowering women on their journey through education, mentorship, advocacy, networking and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skin care products, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in enriching life today for a sustainable tomorrow by partnering with organizations around the world focused on promoting business excellence, supporting cancer research, advancing gender equality, protecting survivors of domestic abuse, in beautifying our communities and encouraging children to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter.
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