James Whatley has been appointed as chief information officer of Addison-based beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc.
In this new role, the company said Whatley will champion its digital innovation efforts, including revolutionizing Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants’ ability to unleash their full potential through tools and technology.
“Through the development of digital technology, tools, and applications, we’re improving not only the experience for the independent sales force, but for their customers around the world,” Mary Kay Chief Operating Officer Deborah Gibbins said in a statement....




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