Jos Sclater

Chief Executive Officer, Avon

Search every verified Jos Sclater interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a 2023 podcast, Jos Sclater discussed his career and approach to strategy. He stated that he was then CFO of Ultra Electronics and had recently accepted a new role as chief executive of Avon Protection, a company that makes bulletproof helmets and respiratory masks. Sclater described strategy as defining where an organization is heading and aligning people toward that goal. He said he first encountered the "Three Horizons" strategy framework while at GKN and later used it at Ultra Electronics, citing a forensics business that grew 10% per year with 100% cash conversion after implementing the plan. Sclater expressed a preference for teaching employees to create their own strategies, involving a cross-section of the business including high-potential and technical staff, rather than relying on external consultants or business school case studies. He stated that growth is a priority for businesses, as it is more engaging for employees and shareholders, and that businesses need both growth and good returns on capital.