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Samantha Lee

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

📍 New York, New York, United States168 connections169 followersphoto: yes#281 · navid-aub

About

Leaders, problem solvers, strategic advisors and successful project managers for complex global consumer products, including beauty, retail and technology industries. A hands-on, entrepreneurial, "all hands on deck" partner who rolls up their sleeves and works hard to deliver results. As a manager, support and organize teams to successfully drive complex projects across the finish line. Specific expertise: business leadership and hands-on execution of technology rollouts, business development related to new market entry and new customer acquisition, strategic planning, pricing planning, pricing strategy and pricing analysis, competitive analysis and insights, process optimization, operational turnaround, growth strategies; over 10 years in leadership roles in the well-known beauty industry with expertise in emerging and volatile markets, diverse consumers, all beauty categories, and P&L conversion expertise. Passionate, reliable and determined leader with a proven track record of exceeding expectations, building successful teams, stabilizing businesses, and creatively changing the field

Experience (3)

  • Workplace
    The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
    Role
    Global General Manager / Vice President
    Duration
    May 2019 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos
    Workplace Location
    New York, New York, USA
    Description
    Brand General Manager/reports directly to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Executive Group President - brand strategy, rationalization, P&L. Creative brand partnership with Aerin Lauder to develop and grow her international beauty business with attention to detail in 800 stores in 42 countries/regions. The partnership redefines and consolidates its unique - and white space - positioning in the fragrance market, bringing its distinctive ultra-luxurious femininity, elegance and optimism to its floral-centric, artisanal fragrance closet.The Aerin brand has the ability to combine home, The AERIN brand has the unique ability to blend home, travel, art, entertainment and beauty into one.
  • Workplace
    The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
    Role
    General Manager La Estée Lauder Brand Executive Director
    Duration
    May 2017 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs
    Workplace Location
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Description
    Lead Estee Lauder brand strategy. - Profit and loss ownership - Pricing, cost of goods sold and forecast optimization - Consumer marketing 360 degree strategy - Market distribution and expansion strategy
  • Workplace
    The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
    Role
    Executive Director / General ManagementExecutive Director / General Management
    Duration
    Jun 2014 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos
    Workplace Location
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Description
    Leading the Bobbi Brown, Becca and Bumble and bumble brands in the Americas: - Profit and loss ownership - Pricing, cost of goods sold and forecast optimization - Consumer marketing 360 degree strategy - Market distribution and expansion strategy

Education (2)

  • Institute
    University of Oxford
    Degree
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    Duration
    2004 - 2008
    Description
    Activities and societies: Dean's Student Advisory Committee; Sustainability Laboratory; Member of the Board of Trustees of Oxford University; Dean's Student Advisory Committee on Women's Management Activities and Clubs; Sustainability Laboratory; Member of the Board of Trustees, University of Oxford.
  • Institute
    UCL
    Degree
    Bachelors, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    Duration
    2000 - 2004
    Description
    Activities and societies: Activities and Clubs: Student Government Association (Student Discount Program Director; Business Council Treasurer; Union Camp, IC Councilor; Union Ball/Prom Ticketmaster)

Interests (4)