Tara Simon

Tara Simon

President Estee Lauder Companies, The Americas

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.New York, New York, United States

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Experience39+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Visionary strategic leader specializing in the beauty industry with demonstrated success in brand building, merchandising, consumer focused product development and portfolio management, sales and marketing, creative oversight , merchandise planning, emerging brands, and global P&L oversight. Leverages exceptional interpersonal skills, passion, high energy and innovative thinking to influence and drive results. Mentors future leaders, drives cross-functional collaboration, fosters relationships internally and with external business partners. Proven aptitude for driving meteoric sales growth and market share, improving profitability and consistently exceeds corporate goals and objectives.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Feb 2023–Present· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • President, AmericasCurrent
      2025–Present
    • Global Brand President , West Coast Brands (Too Faced, Smashbox)
      Feb 2023–2025
  • Sep 2020–Mar 2025· 4 yrs 6 mos
    • Global Brand President
      Sep 2020–Mar 2025
  • 2020–Sep 2020· 8 mos
    • Principal
      2020–Sep 2020
  • Mar 2012–Dec 2019· 7 yrs 9 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Merchandising
      Feb 2015–Dec 2019
    • VP, Prestige Beauty
      Mar 2012–Feb 2015
  • Jul 2008–Mar 2012· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Merchant, SVP, Planning and Inventory
      Jul 2008–Mar 2012
  • 2006–2008· 2 yrs
    • DMM , Color Merchandising
      2006–2008
  • 1987–2006· 19 yrs
    • Merchandising Leadership roles, elevating throughout tenure - emphasis in Beauty
      1987–2006

Education

BBA

Marketing

Texas McCombs School of Business

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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P&L ManagementVisual MerchandisingTeam LeadershipMarketing StrategyStylingBeauty IndustrySales ManagementBrand DevelopmentCosmeticsSalesFashionLuxury GoodsStrategyMerchandise PlanningMerchandisingAssortmentRetailInventory ManagementBrand ManagementTrend Analysis