Jean-Christophe Jourde has been promoted to the newly created position of senior vice president/general manager for North America, Clinique. Currently, Jourde is vice president/general manager for Clinique Europe, Middle East and Africa where he oversees 38 markets.

Jourde will be responsible for driving Clinique sales and market share growth for the brand in the North America region. Mr. Jourde’s appointment will be effective from July 1st and he will report to Ricardo Quintero, senior vice president, global general manager, market development, Clinique.

“Jean-Christophe is an outstanding professional,” said Lynne Greene, group president, The Estée Lauder Companies and Global Brand President, Clinique. “We are proud to bring such a talented leader to North America.”

Quintero added, “I am extremely pleased Jean-Christophe will be leading Clinique in North America where the brand is the leader in beauty. He has a track record of success and the experience, passion and imagination to lead and accelerate Clinique’s strategies in this region.”