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In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Estée Lauder Companies joined leaders, founders, and cultural changemakers at the Diane von Furstenberg x The WIE Suite  InCharge Summit — a convening dedicated to building influence, legacy, and enduring companies. Hosted by Diane von Furstenberg and The WIE Suite’s Dee Poku Spalding, the gathering brought together influential voices including Gloria Steinem, Misty Copeland, Ida Liu, and Rupi Kaur — each shaping conversations around leadership, culture, and community. Among the voices, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer, joined Harper's Bazaar Editor-in-Chief Samira Nasr to discuss what it takes to build and evolve iconic brands across generations. “There was a moment when I decided being a great leader was just as important as delivering the numbers,” Jane shared — highlighting the power of empathy, authenticity, and people-first leadership. As a throughline of the day: influence today is not just about scale — it’s about how we show up for one another and the legacy we build together. 

Dr. Jaime Emmetsberger, Lead Scientist for LA MER’s Max Huber Research Labs, is featured in the latest Innovator Spotlight episode of the Skin Anarchy The Podcast, hosted by Dr. Ekta Yadav. In this conversation, Dr. Emmetsberger reflects on her CEW Innovators Award and discusses what true innovation looks like inside the lab, from understanding the biology of skin to the role of emerging technologies in accelerating scientific discovery. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/erJWvzgc

We’re proud to share that The Estée Lauder Companies has once again been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. This year marks our 5th consecutive year on the list, an achievement that reflects the strength of our leadership, our commitment to innovation, and the trust we’ve built amongst our consumers. Learn more about this recognition here: https://lnkd.in/gR9qGZpR

Behind every beauty experience consumer is a value chain working to anticipate demand, strengthen retail partnerships, and deliver seamlessly around the world. At The Estée Lauder Companies, we believe the future of beauty will be powered by a smarter, more connected value chain — from forecasting and planning to order fulfillment and retailer collaboration.   That’s why we’re inviting innovators to participate in our Value Chain Pitch Day, where technology partners can share solutions to help build the next generation of retailer insights through a Retailer Feedback Platform.   Selected participants will present their ideas to our supply chain leaders and explore opportunities for future collaboration.   Submissions are now open. Apply by April 17: https://lnkd.in/efJGbY5U   Know a company that fits the bill? Tag them below or share this post with your network.

Throughout February, NOBLE, The Estée Lauder Companies’ Black Employee Resource Group, marked Black History Month and its theme From Legacy to Future: The Evolution of Black Beauty, Culture & Creativity. The theme highlighted the influence of Black consumers, creators, and innovators in shaping the beauty industry and its future.   Colleagues came together throughout the month through community impact initiatives and conversations on the influence of Black consumers in shaping beauty and driving growth, including a capstone leadership conversation featuring Arturo Nunez, Board Director, The Estée Lauder Companies.   Across the company, brands also marked the month through their own programming. MAC Cosmetics hosted Black at Fashion Week: The Makeup Artists Behind the Runway at its SoHo headquarters, bringing artists, press, and employees together for a conversation on Black artistry backstage, and Clinique North America gathered beauty creators and dermatologist Dr. Nkem Ugonabo for an intimate lunch celebrating its commitment to Great Skin for All and the importance of representation in beauty and dermatology.   Together, these moments reflect the creativity, impact, and cultural influence of the Black community—both across the beauty industry and within The Estée Lauder Companies.

We’re proud to share that The Estée Lauder Companies has been nominated across multiple categories for the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards by Allure Magazine.   Congratulations to our incredible brands recognized this year — including Clinique, The Ordinary, Estée Lauder, Dr.Jart+, Origins, LA MER, Le Labo Fragrances, Too Faced Cosmetics, Smashbox Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Bumble and bumble and Aveda.   From skincare icons to makeup must-haves and haircare heroes, these nominations celebrate the innovation and creativity of our teams worldwide.   Cast your vote and help your favorite products take home the win:  https://lnkd.in/e9hE_t9Q p.s. You can vote more than once!

A candlelit evening celebrating Contre-Jour by master perfumer Annick Ménardo with Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle. Hosted at Tigre NYC, the gathering marked the North American debut of the fragrance, inspired by the Mediterranean Everlasting Flower — a bloom admired for both its radiant color and remarkable longevity. The composition unfolds as a bold interplay of contrasts: almond-spiced everlasting flower, a striking rose absolute, and creamy sandalwood that leave a distinctive, lingering trail. Discover the fragrance at fredericmalle.com.

Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall stars in Clinique North America’s new “Unstoppable Together” campaign alongside her husband, Hunter Woodhall, an American Paralympic gold medalist.   The campaign celebrates the power of partnership—both in life and in skincare—spotlighting Clinique’s iconic Moisture Surge power pair: Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum and Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator.   By bringing together beauty and sport, the campaign reflects how Clinique continues to connect with consumers through innovation, culture, and high-performance skincare.   Images c/o: Blitz Creative Studio

Last week, The Estée Lauder Companies joined The Economist Sustainability Week to discuss how value chains are being redesigned to remain stable, compliant, and competitive in an increasingly complex operating environment. Jamal Chamariq, SVP Global Value Chain, spoke at the Supply Chains Summit about how the company is translating sustainability and long‑term resilience into practical operating choices across the end-to-end value chain, including: ▪️Redesigning efficiency: moving beyond scale and unit cost toward operating models that balance performance, flexibility, and long‑term sustainability ▪️Regionalizing sourcing, manufacturing, and fulfillment: bringing production closer to demand to strengthen continuity, service reliability, and visibility ▪️Embedding AI: from advanced planning tools to enhance forecast accuracy to advanced manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce waste, and support right‑first‑time execution The discussion underscored a clear takeaway: sustainability, performance, and operational strength are increasingly interconnected. When sustainability is built into the operating system — through network design, energy choices, and data visibility — it supports stability and consistent execution, even amid uncertainty.

A collaboration rooted in confidence, individuality and empowerment, Estée Lauder has partnered with legendary designer Diane von Furstenberg to launch the limited-edition InCharge Collection.   Extending the global call to action of Diane von Furstenberg’s InCharge movement and inspired by trailblazing women like our founder, the three-piece collection celebrates women owning their power and their story. “I realized early on in life that the best thing you can be is yourself.” — Diane von Furstenberg   The partnership also carries a personal connection between Diane von Furstenberg and Mrs. Estée Lauder, reflecting the shared legacy of two pioneering women who helped redefine beauty, fashion and entrepreneurship.   Learn more about the collaboration in @Vogue: https://lnkd.in/em5XFaTc