William P. Lauder, executive chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies, helped expand the family-founded beauty empire into a global powerhouse of prestige cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance brands. After serving as CEO and guiding major international growth, brand acquisitions, and digital expansion, Lauder transitioned to executive chairman, continuing to shape long-term strategy and governance. A grandson of founders Estée and Joseph Lauder, he represents multigenerational leadership at one of the world’s most influential luxury beauty groups, blending heritage stewardship with modern global scale.

Ronald Lauder, heir to the Estée Lauder fortune, built a multifaceted career spanning global business, diplomacy, and cultural leadership. As a longtime leader and major shareholder of Estée Lauder Companies, he helped expand the cosmetics empire into an international powerhouse of prestige beauty brands. Lauder also served as U.S. ambassador to Austria and became one of the world’s most influential art patrons, including leadership at the Jewish Museum in New York and major involvement in efforts to recover Nazi-looted art. Known for strategic philanthropy and cultural advocacy, Lauder’s influence extends far beyond consumer brands into politics, education, and heritage preservation.