Estée Lauder Announces Global Leadership Promotions at Two of Its Billion-Dollar Brands and Two of Its Developing Brands

Executive Summary

On January 30, 2020, the Estée Lauder Company announced leadership changes in four global positions, effective January 1, 2020.

• Justin Boxford has been promoted to Global Brand President of La Mer. Boxford led the brand as Global General Manager for three years, helping to lead it to over $1 billion in net sales in fiscal 2018.
• Philippe Pinatel has been promoted to Global Brand President at MAC Cosmetics. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Global General Manager.
• Deborah Royer has been promoted to Global Brand President and Chief Creative Officer of Le Labo. She previously served as Global General Manager and Chief Creative Officer at the brand.
• Christopher Wood was named President, North Asia of Dr. Jart+ and Do The Right Thing. Wood will take on brand leadership responsibilities following the completion of Estée Lauder’s acquisition of Have & Be, which owns the two brands.