Labor & Employment

The Alberto-Culver Company appoints Gina Boswell to the position of president of global brands. Reporting to V. James Marino, president and chief executive officer, Boswell will oversee global brands such as Alberto V05, TRESemme, St. Ives and Nexxus, research and development, and consumer insights.

Science-based products and services company DuPont names Linda B. West as vice president and general manager -- DuPont Imaging Technologies, and Donna H. Grier as vice president -- general auditor and chief ethics and compliance officer

Unilever announces that Mike Bauer will retire from the role of vice presidentand general manager, Spreads, Dressings & Beverages, after 31 years with the company.

Avon Products Inc. announces the final initiatives of the restructuring program under its turnaround plan, begun in late 2005.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. names Jack Sinclair as executive vice president of Grocery Merchandise for Wal-Mart in the Unites States.

Monterey Gourmet Foods appoints Michael P. Schall to the role of senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Schall will lead the company's sales and marketing teams as well as contribute to the advancement of the overall growth strategy and execution of key corporate initiatives.

LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., a developer of technology-based learning products, appoints of Mark A. Etnyre as vice president, corporate controller and principal accounting officer.

A first of its kind in the direct selling industry, Avon Products Inc. and Suze Orman, renowned personal finance expert,award winning television host and bestselling author, form a special partnership to provide financial empowerment to women around the world.