Travis

Tracey T. Travis has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. She reports jointly to William P. Lauder, executive chairman and Fabrizio Freda, president and chief executive officer.
 
Travis most recently held the post of senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ralph Lauren Corporation, responsible for global finance, internal audit, treasury, tax, business development, investor relations and global information technology. Prior to that, she was senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer of Intimate Brands for Limited Brands, Inc., and also served in management positions at PepsiCo Inc. and the Pepsi Bottling Group.

Travis succeeds Richard W. Kunes, a 26-year veteran of The Estée Lauder Companies, who is retiring, and will remain as an advisor during the transitioning period.