Aude Gandon has been appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer (CDMO) at The Estée Lauder Companies, where she will lead the company’s digital transformation and consumer-centric approach. With extensive experience in transforming major consumer-facing businesses in the digital age, Ms. Gandon brings a unique blend of visionary leadership, digital expertise, and creative acumen.
As CDMO, Ms. Gandon will oversee global digital commerce, precision marketing, creative operations, and regional store design, among other responsibilities. Her appointment reflects the company’s commitment to evolving its consumer-centric approach and strengthening marketing as a commercial growth engine. Ms. Gandon joins The Estée Lauder Companies from Nestlé, where she led the company’s digital transformation across 188 markets and more than 2,000 brands.
Ms. Gandon has also held leadership roles at Google, including Global Managing Director for Platform & Ecosystems, and senior roles in global advertising agencies such as Publicis Worldwide, McCann, and Leo Burnett. She brings a strong track record of leading large-scale marketing, digital, and media transformations and is currently a board member of the World Federation of Advertisers.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. With her appointment, Ms. Gandon will play a crucial role in elevating the consumer journey at every touchpoint to drive and amplify brand equity through creativity, precision, and performance.
Ms. Gandon stated, “I am thrilled to join The Estée Lauder Companies, a company with an unparalleled portfolio of powerful brands and a strong heritage of innovation.” Her appointment marks an exciting opportunity for the company to enhance its digital capabilities, deepen consumer connections, and drive growth across brands and channels.
Source: https://www.elcompanies.com/en/news-and-media/newsroom/press-releases/2025/07-16-2025-114507070