Amy Quinn Dye

Sylvia Buxton

Sylvia Buxton is a strategic global executive with more than three decades of experience in fast-moving consumer goods, shepherding high-profile businesses and brands such as Mentos, Airheads, Hershey’s, Reese’s, and Airwick.

She is the most senior woman in global leadership at Perfetti Van Melle Group, currently leading the North American business unit of more than 1,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Perfetti Van Melle is the second-largest global candy and chewing gum manufacturer.

Sylvia is a passionate coach and mentor, with emphasis on nurturing emerging women leaders. She is an active member of mentoring committees for NextUp and the NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative. Under her leadership, Perfetti Van Melle USA was named one of NKY Best Workplaces by NKY Magazine in 2021 and 2022. The company has also been named a Community Champion finalist in the 2020 and 2021 NKY Chamber Business Impact Awards.

Sylvia is active in the local business community, on the boards of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and the OneNKYAlliance. She’s also a member of the NKY Chamber Board of Advisors and the National Confectioners Association Board of Trustees.

When she’s not working or sharing family time with her husband, two adult children and two cats, Sylvia is an avid competitive Masters swimmer, for which she holds several top 10 USA rankings.

“I am extremely proud to be named as one of Northern Kentucky’s Outstanding Women,” said Sylvia. “This honor is shared with the entire team at Perfetti Van Melle who are passionate about our company, our brands and our support of the community. And of course, my family who lifts me up every day.”