The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Today, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Aude Gandon as Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, effective August 1, 2025.    In this newly created role, Aude will lead the transformation of our digital, marketing, and media ecosystem—shaping end-to-end strategies across our powerful brand portfolio and overseeing global digital commerce.     Please join us in welcoming Aude to The Estée Lauder Companies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3SMxqfk

The Ordinary from DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY is deepening its presence in China with the launch of its first Tmall flagship store, marking a major milestone in its mission to make effective, ingredient-focused skincare more accessible.   Powered by #AI technology, the store offers an innovative platform for personalized skincare education and redefines the consumer experience in beauty retail.   To celebrate, the brand hosted an immersive event in Shanghai featuring co-founder Nicola Kilner and ELC’s China leadership, spotlighting how tech and transparency are shaping the future of skincare.  

This past June, Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO, toured our Northtec, PA campus, where he witnessed the operational excellence, quality, and team pride that power our business.    The visit underscored the discipline and dedication our value chain teams bring to every detail—from performance to people. It also offered a valuable forum for employees to share forward-thinking ideas to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and simplify ways of working.    Stéphane rolled up his sleeves, joining our fulfillment team on the line to pack orders, experiencing the precision, agility, and care that define every shipment. The teams also shared key updates across #AI, automation, robotic assembly, packaging customization, #safety, #sustainability, e-commerce strategies, and more. He also had an opportunity to see our global continuous improvement program, the Prestige Performance System, in action.    We are deeply grateful to the entire Northtec team for their forward-thinking spirit, innovation and excellence, which they bring to our shared mission—helping us reimagine beauty every day.   

MAC Cosmetics debuts its new flagship store in Nanjing’s Deji Plaza—an immersive space that fuses music, beauty, and modern art, designed by acclaimed Chinese architect Li Xiang. The 1,200-square-foot store features a piano-inspired centerpiece with lipsticks as keys and palettes as tuning knobs, blending artistry with innovation. Visitors can explore an AR-powered virtual try-on area, a professional makeup studio, and a dedicated customization zone. As M·A·C celebrates 20 years in China, this flagship exemplifies how the brand continues to push boundaries in creativity, technology, and consumer experience in this dynamic market.

The Estée Lauder Companies hosted its 3rd annual ELCee Awards — bringing together over 300 members of our global creative community to recognize breakthrough ideas and boundary-pushing work that is shaping the future of beauty. From compelling storytelling to disruptive design, the winning campaigns exemplify the power of creativity in driving brand impact, building emotional connection, and curating cultural relevance. Congratulations to the 23 winning teams whose vision and craft continue to elevate how we show up across the world. Let’s honor the incredible work of the Global and Regional teams at Aveda, Clinique, Dr.Jart+ , Jo Malone London, KILIAN PARIS, LA MER, MAC Cosmetics, The Ordinary, and TOM FORD BEAUTY, who received the honorary ELCee trophy, a one-of-a-kind work of art inspired by the Victory Tower. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your craft. Your work inspires us all.

"What if?" is a question Christie Sclater, SVP of Global Marketing at Clinique, has asked throughout her career from its beginning to now as she reimagines Clinique’s 55+-year dermatological legacy.   Spotlighted in “The Troublemaker” by The Female Quotient, Christie shares the lessons, leadership moments, and bold thinking that continue to shape her journey.   From launching Clinique on Amazon Premium Beauty to championing authenticity in the workplace, she reminds us that great ideas often start with curiosity—and a dream.   Discover the full feature: https://lnkd.in/ghD2u93u

Each year, Estée Lauder proudly hosts Best of the Best, a global recognition program honoring top-performing Beauty Advisors, Counter Managers, and Field Executives who power our brand’s success. Founded by the late Mr. Leonard Lauder over 25 years ago, the program reflects our belief in high-touch service and the importance of investing in talent. This year, 50 employees joined us in New York City for a four-day experience of heritage, hands-on learning, and connection with executive leaders, including Stephane de La Faverie, William P. Lauder, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Justin Boxford, and Aerin Lauder. Best of the Best is more than recognition—it honors how we celebrate excellence and grow the future of our brands.

In May, we proudly welcomed the second cohort of our Future Leaders Program, a six-month blended learning journey designed to cultivate agile, inclusive, and future-ready talent, aligned with our #BeautyReimagined vision. Thirty emerging leaders from across Asia-Pacific convened in Hong Kong for an immersive five-day workshop, featuring high-impact business simulations, leadership dialogues with regional executives, and hands-on retail immersions. Participants left equipped with the tools, insights, and networks to lead with purpose and leave a lasting impression of their own.

At The Estée Lauder Companies, we believe in the power of partnership to create lasting impact. For 17 years, we’ve proudly partnered with Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) to help advance opportunities for Latinas through leadership development, advocacy, and career-skilling initiatives that drive long-term advancement. This June, we supported Latina History Day NYC with two days of programming designed to uplift the next generation of changemakers—from hands-on trainings and beauty masterclasses to cross-sector convenings and bold conversations about representation and economic equity. Learn more about how we’re working with HOPE to build a more inclusive future for all women and girls from coast to coast: https://lnkd.in/eErjWMRi #LatinaHistoryDay #HOPELatina

Today we honor our founder, Mrs. Estée Lauder, on her birthday. Mrs. Estée was a true visionary who redefined the beauty industry, and her son Leonard A. Lauder carried her legacy forward and helped shape The Estée Lauder Companies as we know it today.    Happy Birthday, Mrs. Estée Lauder!