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William Lauder of Este Lauder Companies to deliver 2013 Klion Forum Keynote
The Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for
Leadership and Ethics presents
The KPMG Peat Marwick / Stanley R. Klion Forum
Remarks by
William Lauder
Executive Chairman of the Este Lauder Companies
Moderated by Professor Kathy Phillips, Columbia Business School
6:00-6:30pm: Alumni/Student Networking
6:30-7:30pm: William Lauder remarks with Professor Kathy Phillips moderating
Reception to follow at 7:30pm.
RSVP online.
Biography
William P. Lauder is the son of Leonard and Evelyn Lauder and the grandson of
Este and Joseph Lauder. Mr. Lauder became Executive Chairman and Chairman of
the Board of Directors of the Este Lauder Companies in July 2009. He was Chief
Executive Officer from July 2004 through June 2009. During his five-year tenure
as chief executive, he expanded the Companys international presence and
distribution channels and greatly strengthened the brand portfolio.
He joined the Company in 1986 as Regional Marketing Director of Clinique U.S.A.
in the New York metro area. In 1990 he led the creation of the Origins brand
and its innovative store-within-a store concept. He subsequently was promoted
to several senior leadership positions; he led the worldwide businesses for
Clinique and Origins and oversaw the Companys free-standing stores and
Internet business. In 2003 he became Chief Operating Officer, with oversight of
all the Companys global operations, as well as nine specialty brands and the
retail business.
Under his leadership, Cliniques Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
became the best-selling prestige skin care product in U.S. department stores
and Clinique launched its first anti-aging product.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lauder completed Macys Executive Training
Program in New York City and was Associate Merchandising Manager of the New
York Division/Dallas store when it opened in 1985.
He is a member of the Boards of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and
The Trinity School in New York City, his alma maters. He is also Chairman of the
Board of the Fresh Air Fund, a member of the Boards of Directors of the Jarden
Corporation, the 92nd Street Y and the Partnership for New York City and the
Advisory Board of Zelnick Media.