Tara Simon
President Estee Lauder Companies, The Americas
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.•New York, New York, United States
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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
- Feb 2023–Present· 3 yrs 7 mos
- President, AmericasCurrent2025–Present
- Global Brand President , West Coast Brands (Too Faced, Smashbox)Feb 2023–2025
- Sep 2020–Mar 2025· 4 yrs 6 mos
- Global Brand PresidentSep 2020–Mar 2025
- 2020–Sep 2020· 8 mos
- Principal2020–Sep 2020
- Mar 2012–Dec 2019· 7 yrs 9 mos
- Senior Vice President, MerchandisingFeb 2015–Dec 2019
- VP, Prestige BeautyMar 2012–Feb 2015
- Jul 2008–Mar 2012· 3 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Merchant, SVP, Planning and InventoryJul 2008–Mar 2012
- 2006–2008· 2 yrs
- DMM , Color Merchandising2006–2008
- 1987–2006· 19 yrs
- Merchandising Leadership roles, elevating throughout tenure - emphasis in Beauty1987–2006
Education
BBA
Marketing
Texas McCombs School of Business