Estée Lauder Companies
US beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies has announced its latest senior leadership changes:
- Sandra Main, Global Brand President of La Mer and Skincare, will officially retire on December 31, 2026
- Justin Boxford has been appointed to the newly created role of Global Brand President, Luxury Beauty, overseeing La Mer, Estée Lauder, AERIN, Darphin Paris, Lab Series and other brands
- Erica Kwok has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of the group’s flagship brand, Estée Lauder
- Magalie Parksuwan will continue as Senior Vice President and General Manager of La Mer, with her responsibilities expanding to include Darphin Paris and Lab Series
Above: Sandra Main, Justin Boxford, Erica Kwok, Magalie Parksuwan
Sandra Main has been with Estée Lauder Companies for more than 30 years, holding leadership positions across several of the group’s core brands and key markets. She initially led M·A·C’s Asia-Pacific and global businesses, spearheading the brand’s expansion into new markets and helping establish it as one of the world’s most compelling and influential beauty brands. She subsequently led Bobbi Brown’s international business, helping the brand expand its global footprint and drive growth across international markets.
In 2009, she joined La Mer as Senior Vice President and General Manager. During her tenure, the brand expanded its global footprint and broadened its product portfolio with new lines including Genaissance de la Mer, while further strengthening its professional positioning around skincare efficacy. She also enhanced the consumer experience through new treatment services and personalised programmes, playing a pivotal role in La Mer’s growth in China and other key Asian markets. In February 2025, Sandra Main was appointed Global Brand President of La Mer and Skincare, overseeing La Mer, Clinique, Origins, Dr. Jart+, Darphin Paris and Lab Series, while also leading the group’s overall skincare category strategy.
In his new role, Justin Boxford will take on an expanded portfolio, adding La Mer to his current oversight of Estée Lauder, AERIN, Darphin Paris and Lab Series.
Justin Boxford previously spent many years at La Mer. From 2017 to 2022, he led the brand before taking over the management of Estée Lauder. During his tenure at La Mer, he broadened and diversified the brand’s product portfolio, reinforced its luxury positioning, and advanced its digital and omnichannel presence.
Erica Kwok has more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, including 15 years with the Estée Lauder brand, bringing strategic vision, strong operational capabilities and hands-on experience across global markets. In 2021, she moved from Asia-Pacific to the brand’s global headquarters. Over the past several years, her remit has steadily expanded to encompass marketing, product development and global growth, helping drive greater integration across the brand’s core growth areas. She has also played a key role in recent product launches including Double Wear and Glimmer.
In her expanded role, Magalie Parksuwan will also oversee Darphin Paris and Lab Series, providing business support to Pierre-Olivier Garcin, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the two brands.
Magalie Parksuwan brings extensive experience in building global luxury brands across skincare, fragrance and make-up, together with a deep understanding of consumers and distribution ecosystems across key markets. She combines strategic insight and creativity with a strong passion for the luxury industry.
Natura & CO
Brazilian beauty group Natura & CO has appointed Alessandro Carlucci as Chief Executive Officer.
In his new role, Alessandro Carlucci will succeed João Paulo Ferreira, who will leave the company at the end of September.
Alessandro Carlucci previously spent 25 years at Natura, serving as Chief Executive Officer for the final 10 years of his tenure, from 2005 to 2014. Since 2025, he has served as Chairman of Natura’s Board of Directors. Alessandro Carlucci also serves as a director of Brazilian fashion retailer Lojas Renner and as Chair of the Board of BSR (Business for Social Responsibility). He previously served as Chairman of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), as a director of Redecard and Itaú Unibanco, and as a member of Alcoa’s Latin America Advisory Board. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), an advanced MBA from PDG/SDE Business School, and has participated in the STC executive programme jointly offered by Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC) and Kellogg School of Management.
Meanwhile, advisory board member Fábio Barbosa has returned to the role of Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.
｜Source: Official press releases, personal social media
｜Image Credit: Personal social media
｜Editor: Luxeplace
