NEW YORK - Thursday, August 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today the appointment of Andrew Ross to the role of Senior Vice President, Strategy and New Business Development, effective September 1, 2016. Mr. Ross succeeds Peter Jueptner, who, as previously announced, has been appointed President, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Mr. Ross will join the Company’s Executive Leadership Team and report jointly to Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tracey T. Travis, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Finance and Strategy.

In this important strategic role for the Company, Mr. Ross will lead the ongoing development and implementation of the Company’s strategy and 10-year Strategic Compass. Mr. Ross will also lead the Company’s mergers, acquisitions, licensing and alliance activities worldwide, identifying strategic opportunities to complement th ... Read more »