Estée Lauder Companies
US beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies has announced its latest executive changes:
- Sandra Main, Global Brand President of La Mer and Skincare Brands, will officially retire on December 31, 2026
- Justin Boxford has been appointed to the newly created role of Global President of Luxury Beauty Brands, 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 expanded 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 and has held management roles across several of the group's core brands and key markets. She began by leading M·A·C's Asia-Pacific and global businesses, driving the brand into new markets and helping it grow into one of the world's most sought-after and influential beauty brands. She later headed Bobbi Brown's international business, helping the brand expand its global footprint and grow its international operations.
In 2009, she joined La Mer as Senior Vice President and General Manager. During her tenure, the brand expanded its global footprint, added new product lines such as Genaissance de la Mer to its portfolio, and reinforced its professional positioning in skincare efficacy. She also upgraded the consumer experience through new treatment services and customization programs, playing a key role in La Mer's development in China and other core Asian markets. In February 2025, Sandra Main was appointed Global Brand President of La Mer and Skincare Brands, overseeing La Mer, Clinique, Origins, Dr. Jart+, Darphin Paris and Lab Series, while also coordinating the group's overall skincare category strategy.
In his new role, Justin Boxford's scope of responsibility will expand further: in addition to his current oversight of Estée Lauder, AERIN, Darphin Paris and Lab Series, he will also take charge of La Mer.
Justin Boxford previously spent many years at La Mer, leading the brand from 2017 to 2022 before taking over management of the Estée Lauder brand. During his time at La Mer, he enriched and diversified the brand's product portfolio, reinforced its luxury positioning, and advanced its digital and omnichannel development.
Erica Kwok has more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, including 15 years at the Estée Lauder brand, and combines strategic vision, strong operational capabilities and hands-on experience in global markets. In 2021, she moved from Asia-Pacific to the global brand headquarters, and her responsibilities have expanded steadily over the past few years to cover marketing, product development and global growth, helping the brand's core growth areas operate in a more integrated way. She also played a key role in recent launches such as Double Wear and Glimmer.
In her new role, Magalie Parksuwan's responsibilities will expand further to include Darphin Paris and Lab Series, providing business support to Pierre-Olivier Garcin, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the two brands.
Magalie Parksuwan has extensive global luxury brand-building experience across skincare, fragrance and color cosmetics, and a deep understanding of consumers and channel systems in core markets. She brings strategic insight, creativity and a 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 is leaving at the end of September.
Alessandro Carlucci spent 25 years at Natura, including his last 10 years (2005–2014) as Chief Executive Officer. 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 Chairman 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 the Latin America Advisory Council of Alcoa. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) in Brazil and an Executive MBA from PDG/SDE business school, and has participated in the STC executive program jointly offered by Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC) and Kellogg School of Management.
Meanwhile, advisory board member Fábio Barbosa has returned as Chairman of the company's Board of Directors.
｜Source: official press release, personal social media
｜Image source: personal social media
｜Editor: LuxeCO
