Sylvia Buxton

Sylvia Buxton is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the marketing and operations of leading consumer brands. Currently serving as President and CEO of the Americas Business Unit at Perfetti Van Melle since January 2016, Sylvia has successfully driven category growth across the region through strategic brand management and operational excellence. Prior to this role, Sylvia held various senior marketing positions at The Hershey Company from 1991 to 2015, including Senior Marketing Director for Americas Chocolate, where revenue surpassed $600 million, and Senior Global Brand Director for Brookside, tasked with building a $1 billion global brand. Sylvia's early career includes product management roles at Reckitt & Colman, focusing on air fresheners. Sylvia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University.