Lauder, Estée
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Leonard Lauder created the firm's first research and development laboratory, and was the "driving force" behind its expansion into Europe and Asia. At one point, he had a net worth above £18bn.
How Leonard Lauder transformed Estée Lauder into a global beauty empire with smart branding, global expansion, and an eye for innovation.
Leonard Lauder — who served as the CEO of Estée Lauder, his mother's company — di4, 2025. He was 92. He was also an art collector who donated many of his items to museums.