Iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. has appointed Sheryl Adkins-Green as Chief Experience Officer. Adkins-Green will support the success of millions of Beauty Consultants’ businesses through a 360-degree integrated customer experience.
What does Adkins-Green bring to Mary Kay in the role?
Adkins-Green, who’s been with Mary Kay since 2009, previously served as Chief Marketing Officer. She will continue to lead the Global Brand Experience Division and the firm’s in-house creative agency that create marketing campaigns, multi-media design assets, social media content, and integrated digital communications that enable the Independent Sales Force to provide personalized beauty experiences and customized service to their clients.
By combining research, analytics, and trends, Adkins-Green and her team will anticipate the needs of Independent Beauty Consultants in over 35 countries. “Mary Kay Ash always said, ‘Picture every person with an invisible sign around their neck that says Make Me Feel Important.’ This will be my mantra as I take on this exciting new role,” said Adkins-Green.
Adkins-Green brings significant experience in strategic planning, business development, and corporate partnerships to her role. Prior to joining Mary Kay, Sheryl held executive positions with Alberto-Culver, Cadbury-Schweppes, Citigroup, and Kraft Foods.
She received a Bachelor of Science in retailing, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin and holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Closely aligning with Mary Kay’s mission of enriching the lives of women and their families, she is involved in the community through the Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ whose mission is two-fold: finding cures for cancers affecting women and eliminating violence against women.
What does the appointment mean for Mary Kay?

“Nothing matters more at Mary Kay than a rewarding experience for our Independent Beauty Consultants and their customers. Sheryl’s experience as a customer-first marketer with an emphasis on unparalleled service makes her a natural fit as our Chief Experience Officer,” commented Nathan Moore, President of Global Sales & Marketing at Mary Kay.
“She’s beyond passionate about the Mary Kay opportunity, and we’re thrilled to see how her strategy will continue to make a difference in the lives of women across the globe.”