Joyce M. Roché
Joyce Roché is a seasoned executive, board director, and leadership advisor with more than 25 years of experience in corporate and nonprofit leadership. She is currently Principal Consultant and Founder of JMR River Vieux Consulting, a consulting firm that is focused on helping business and non-profit organizations operate efficiently while staying true to their mission. Ms. Roché previously served as President and CEO of Girls Incorporated until her retirement in 2010. She also served as President and COO of Carson Products Company and Vice President of Global Marketing at Avon Products, Inc.
Ms. Roché has received widespread acclaim for her achievements in the business world: in 2015 she was featured in Business Week’s “How Did I Get Here” and in 1998, Business Week selected her as one of the “Top Managers to Watch,” and in 1997 she was featured on the cover of Fortune Magazine.
In 2014 The Financial Times selected her as an Outstanding Corporate Director and in 2006, Ms. Roché received the Legacy Award during Black Enterprise Magazine’s “Women of Power Summit,” in 2007, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from Columbia University Women in Business and in 2022 she was selected by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) as a Woman of Vision.
She currently Chairs the board of the Chatham County Hospital Authority and World Trade Center Savannah and serves as Vice Chair of The Savannah Economic Development Authority. Ms. Roché also serves on the boards of The Savannah Community Foundation and The Savannah Music Festival. Roche previously served on the boards of AT&T, Inc., Tupperware Brands Corporation, Macy’s Inc., Anheuser-Busch Companies, May Department Stores, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc., Berrett-Koehler Publishers and Girls Incorporated.