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Rashida La Lande Appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Slice of Retail Team
August 09, 2024
Key Highlights:
Rashida La Lande appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
Will report to William P. Lauder and Fabrizio Freda.
Brings over 25 years of legal experience to the role.
Will lead ELC's global Legal organization and strategy.
Former Executive VP and Global Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at Kraft Heinz.
Source (Business Wire)
Notable Quotes:
“Rashida’s impressive experience acting as a key strategic partner to executive leadership teams and boards coupled with her sound judgment advising a publicly traded, values-driven business on legal matters makes her ideally suited for this role.”
“Rashida’s extensive experience managing legal matters across a diverse portfolio of iconic and new brands for one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world makes her uniquely qualified for this role.”
Our Take:
The appointment of Rashida La Lande as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. marks a significant strategic move. With over 25 years of extensive legal experience, particularly from her tenure at The Kraft Heinz Company, Ms. La Lande is poised to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ELC. Her role will be pivotal in steering the company’s legal strategies and governance, supporting long-term sustainable growth, and enhancing ELC's global operations. This appointment reflects ELC's commitment to strong leadership and legal excellence as it continues to expand its global footprint.