GCP Applied Technologies Inc. announced that James E. Thompson has been appointed to the position of Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary effective April 8, 2019. Thompson brings over 30 years of legal leadership experience to GCP. He will lead the company's global legal team and oversee all aspects of legal strategy, corporate governance, compliance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and government relations. Thompson is currently Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Avon Products Inc.