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Estée Lauder Reshapes Luxury Brand Leadership as Sandra Main Prepares to Retire
Justin Boxford takes expanded luxury portfolio; Erica Kwok named Estée Lauder GM and Magalie Parksuwan expands La Mer remit.
Sep 3rd, 2026
“These changes reflect the need to create a flatter, leaner organization and simplified operations across the business to better serve our consumers,” said Stéphane de La Faverie. “This new structure will improve communication, accountability, collaboration, and empowerment across all levels.”
The Estée Lauder Companies Unveils Aggressive Reset for Growth
While ELC faced headwinds, the company achieved some bright spots, such as gross margin expansion to 76.1%, driven by benefits from the Profit Recovery and Growth Plan (PRGP).
Feb 4th, 2025
The Estée Lauder Companies has named Lahnie Strange senior vice president, global general manager, Bobbi Brown, reporting to Sandra Main, president, global brands, La Mer and Bobbi Brown.
Lahnie Strange Named SVP, Global General Manager, Bobbi Brown
Strange will lead the global brand strategy and new product and commercial innovation.
Mar 3rd, 2023
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has split into two 'brand clusters' led by Jane Hertzmark Hudis (pictured), executive group president, and Stéphane de La Faverie, who has been named executive group president.
The Estée Lauder Companies Appointments Highlight a "Brand-led" Group
Jane Hertzmark Hudis and Stéphane de La Faverie will each oversee a dedicated cluster of brands.
Sep 15th, 2022
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Estée Lauder Announces Changes at La Mer, MAC, Le Labo and Dr. Jart+
"Justin, Philippe, Deborah and Christopher each demonstrate the strategic leadership and vision to deliver impressive results today while transforming their respective business areas to support ELC’s continued growth and win into the future."
Jan 30th, 2020
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Estée Lauder Announces Brand Leadership Updates
"We are focused on leveraging the diverse strengths, experiences and perspectives of our leaders to further grow our brands and our business."
May 23rd, 2017
More Leadership Promotions at Estée Lauder Companies
As of January 1, 2014, Chris Good has been named president of the United Kingdom and Ireland, The Estée Lauder Companies, and Sandra Main has been promoted to global brand president, La Mer.
Jan 21st, 2014
MAC Names Senior VP, General Manager
Mary Renaud promoted from role as vice president, regional director for Europe and South Africa...
Jul 28th, 2008
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Names Senior VP
Sandra Main transitions from MAC Cosmetics…
Jul 28th, 2008