United States
About Us
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is a global leader in prestige beauty. We manufacture, market and sell high-quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, and serve as a steward of consumer-beloved luxury and prestige brands globally. Driven by a spirit of creativity and innovation, and a desire to have a positive impact on our communities, we strive to create a world that is not just beautiful, but full of possibility.
- 20+Brands
- $15.61bnNet Sales for Fiscal Year 2024
- ~150Countries & territories
where ELC products are sold - 4Major Product Categories
Source: ELC Form 10K 2024
We Are Brand-Led
Each of our 20+ brands has a unique perspective on luxury beauty, but they are united by a dedication to creating prestige products that are high-quality, boundary-pushing and trusted favourites of our consumers.
We Champion Creativity and Innovation
Every day we embrace the entrepreneurial roots of our company, which challenges us to defy expectations in prestige beauty. We believe in learning and leading from every chair — a culture of collaboration and curiosity that has led to game-changing products and consumer experiences.
We Drive Impact
We push ourselves to have a positive impact within our business and the communities we touch, with a focus on women’s advancement, product sustainability, representation and climate and the environment. Learn more about our impact.
We Are High-Touch
We thrive on personal connection and are obsessed with high-touch service. We know where we sell and how we sell matter as much as what we sell. We're committed to a curated, personalised omnichannel approach that elevates the consumer experience.
Our extraordinary and coveted brands, with their high-quality, sought-after products and our best-in-class employees, are what make this company exceptional.
Fabrizio Freda
President and CEO, The Estée Lauder Companies
Our Leadership
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is publicly traded with a focus on strategic and sustainable long-term growth. Our team of senior executives bring multinational talent, creativity and humanity to the leadership of our organisation. William P. Lauder is Executive Chairman and Fabrizio Freda is President and Chief Executive Officer. Learn more about our Executive Leadership and Board of Directors.
Our Values
Our employees are connected by shared values that enable us to pursue our biggest goals with authenticity, conscientiousness and clarity. Learn more about our values and beliefs.
At ELC, we aspire to embody the following values:
Respect for the individual
Uncompromising quality
Fearless persistence
Generosity of spirit
Ethics and integrity
Highest aesthetic standards
Our People
As a global organisation, we know that our employees’ diverse skills and backgrounds allow us to deliver innovative prestige beauty products and experiences to consumers all over the world. Across regions, brands and functions, we encourage individuals to think like entrepreneurs, and we cultivate the next generation of leaders through continuous learning and experiential development opportunities. To learn about how you can join our talented employees around the world, visit our Careers page.
- 62K Employees Worldwide
- 80%Women Worldwide
- 60%Women in Vice President Positions & Above
Source: ELC Form 10K 2024
Our Operations
Our global vision and local knowledge enable us to deliver best-in-class beauty products to consumers all over the world. We sell products in approximately 150 countries and territories, with affiliate offices in 50+ countries and regions. Our key regions are the Americas; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); the UK and Ireland; Asia/Pacific (APAC); and Mainland China.
We strive to meet our consumers where they are, delivering a seamless and exceptional shopping experience across our retail channels, including in-store environments, online shopping and travel retail.
Our Heritage
Our purpose is to put the power of possibility in the palm of every hand—an approach to business inspired by our visionary founder, Mrs. Estée Lauder, who believed in the infinite possibilities within all of us. An entrepreneur who embodied hard work and gumption, Estée launched the company in 1946 with her husband, Joseph Lauder, and ELC’s success is a testament to her instinct for knowing what women wanted, her skill as a saleswoman and her courage to defy the conventions of her time.
For more than 75 years, ELC has benefited from the Lauder family’s demonstrated dedication and commitment to its long-term success.
Learn more about our history and the story of Mrs. Estée Lauder.
