The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that Tracey T. Travis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective June 30, 2025, concluding over twelve years of outstanding leadership and dedication to the company. A successor for the CFO position has been identified and will be appointed in the coming weeks. Tracey will collaborate closely with the incoming CFO to ensure a seamless transition.
Fabrizio Freda, President and CEO, expressed gratitude for Tracey’s invaluable contributions, stating, “Tracey has been an exceptional business partner and trusted advisor, leaving an indelible mark on our organization. Her leadership has strengthened our Global Finance & Strategy division, enhancing our financial capabilities and supporting our strategic growth initiatives.”
During her tenure at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), Tracey led various critical functions including Global Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Information Technology, and Strategy and New Business Development. She played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, facilitating its expansion into innovation, digital transformation, emerging markets, talent development, and strategic acquisitions such as DECIEM and TOM FORD.
Under Tracey’s leadership, the Global Finance & Strategy organization at ELC evolved into a strategic partner across the enterprise, fostering talent development and driving operational excellence. She was instrumental in embedding corporate strategy throughout the company, overseeing key planning processes and implementing a progressive M&A strategy.
Tracey also made significant contributions to enhancing ELC’s Information Technology capabilities, spearheading investments in digital technology centers globally and establishing shared services to support business operations and growth. She championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, including her role as Global Executive Sponsor of the Women’s Leadership Network, and supported efforts to advance racial equity within the company and the beauty industry.
William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, praised Tracey as an inspiring leader who embodied ELC’s values and significantly advanced its business and culture. He highlighted her recognition in the industry, including awards such as Best CFO by Institutional Investor magazine and recognition in Black Enterprise magazine’s “Top 100 African Americans in Corporate America.”
Currently serving on the Board of Accenture PLC and Meta Platforms Inc., Tracey Travis’s retirement marks the end of a distinguished career marked by impactful leadership and dedication to excellence in the beauty and cosmetics sector.
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