The Estée Lauder Companies Announces Leadership Transition in North America

Mark Loomis, Group President, North America, will retire at the end of fiscal year 2025 ● Photo Credit: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

NEW YORK, September 30, 2024 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) – The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) has announced a leadership transition in its North American division. After over 28 years with the company, Mark Loomis, Group President of North America, will retire at the end of fiscal year 2025. Loomis will be succeeded by Tara Simon as President of North America and Amber English as President of Digital and Online, North America, effective January 1, 2025.

Tara Simon will assume the role of President, North America ● Photo Credit: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Simon will be responsible for overseeing the company’s brick-and-mortar strategy across various retail channels, including department stores and specialty retailers. Since joining the company in 2020, Simon has served as Global Brand President of California Brands, managing Too Faced and Smashbox. According to the company, she will lead efforts to expand consumer reach and engagement.

Amber English will assume the role of President, Digital and Online, North America ● Photo Credit: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

English, in her new role as President of Digital and Online, North America, will focus on advancing the company’s digital-first transformation strategy. Since joining Estée Lauder in 2022, English has helped develop digital experiences for consumers and overseeing eCommerce activities. She previously led Amazon’s Fashion Private Brands business globally.

“Mark is a visionary leader who has driven meaningful impact through nearly three decades at the Company. We are grateful for his contributions and dedication to the Company.” Freda added, "As we embark on the next phase of growth for North America, Tara and Amber bring incredible experience that make them uniquely well-suited to capture the promise of this evolving market while advancing our strategy and ambitions", said Fabrizio Freda, President and CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies.

Loomis, who guided Estée Lauder’s North American and Asia-Pacific strategies, will work with Simon and English through the transition before his retirement. The company has not yet announced Simon's successor for her previous role overseeing California brands.

For more information on the company, visit www.elcompanies.com/en.

Source: The Estée Lauder Companies