TLDR: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has named Aude Gandon as its new Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, effective August 1, 2025. In this newly created role, Gandon will spearhead the company’s digital, marketing, and media ecosystem transformation, overseeing global digital commerce and enhancing consumer connections through precision marketing and omnichannel strategies.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced on July 16, 2025, the appointment of Aude Gandon as Chief Digital & Marketing Officer (CDMO), a pivotal new role effective August 1, 2025. Ms. Gandon will report directly to Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will join the company’s Executive Team, underscoring the strategic importance of this position in the company’s future.
In her comprehensive new role, Ms. Gandon will be responsible for leading the transformation of Estée Lauder’s digital, marketing, and media ecosystem. Her mandate includes shaping end-to-end strategies across the company’s extensive brand portfolio and overseeing global digital commerce. Key responsibilities will encompass precision marketing, creative operations, consumer and category insights, regional store design and visual merchandising, omnichannel media strategy, and global consumer care. She will also collaborate closely with regional leadership to accelerate online performance, aiming to elevate the consumer journey at every touchpoint and amplify brand equity through creativity, precision, and performance.
Ms. Gandon brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in digital transformation and marketing leadership. She joins Estée Lauder from Nestlé, where she most recently served as Global Chief Marketing Officer. At Nestlé, she was instrumental in leading the company’s digital transformation across 188 markets and more than 2,000 brands, implementing new operating models, launching global content studios, and forging strategic partnerships with major tech platforms, including Google, Meta, Amazon, and Netflix.
Prior to her tenure at Nestlé, Ms. Gandon held significant leadership roles at Google, including Global Managing Director for Platform & Ecosystems, where she led integrated brand and creative strategies across five continents. Her earlier career also includes senior positions at renowned global advertising agencies such as Publicis Worldwide, McCann, and Leo Burnett, where she worked with prominent beauty and luxury clients like L’Oréal, P&G Beauty, and LVMH.
Stéphane de La Faverie commented on the appointment, stating, ‘Aude is an exceptional and accomplished global marketing leader with extensive experience transforming major consumer-facing businesses in the digital age. Her deep expertise across all facets of marketing—from brand strategy and creative development to digital transformation and data analytics—will be instrumental as we continue to build stronger consumer connections. Her global perspective and proven track record of leading large-scale marketing, digital and media transformations make her the ideal leader for this critical role as we shape the future of prestige beauty.’
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Ms. Gandon’s current affiliations further highlight her industry influence; she serves on the board of the World Federation of Advertisers, representing Europe and chairing the Global CMO Committee. She is also a member of the Amazon Ad Council and Meta Client Council. This appointment reflects The Estée Lauder Companies’ commitment to evolving its consumer-centric approach and strengthening marketing as a commercial growth engine, especially as the company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 74% and operates in approximately 150 countries with iconic brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, and Jo Malone London.
