Estée Lauder Companies appoints Aude Gandon as Chief Marketing and Digital Officer

Estée Lauder Companies, the parent company of brands such as La Mer and MAC Cosmetics, named Aude Gandon its new chief marketing and digital officer, effective from 1 August 2025. She formerly worked at Nestlé, where she was global chief marketing officer, and also held senior roles at Google and Leo Burnett, an advertising agency.

On her appointment, Aude expressed her gratitude, saying, “It is an honour to be joining a company with such iconic brands. Thank you, Stephane de La Faverie, for your trust. I am looking forward to joining the team.’’

Stéphane de La Faverie, Estée Lauder Companies’ President and CEO, made a post on LinkedIn to welcome Aude as the Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, and said, “Aude is an exceptional global marketing leader whose expertise blends strategic vision, digital expertise, and creative excellence. Her leadership will be instrumental in shaping the next chapter of our digital and marketing journey as we continue to evolve with our consumers and reimagine the future of prestige beauty.”

This new appointment can be seen as Estée Lauder Companies’ strategy to accelerate their growth on the global front and increase their operations, hence seeking to enhance customer interest.