The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Brian Franz as Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer, effective April 21, 2025. Franz will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Stéphane de La Faverie and will join the company’s Executive Team.

As the company’s first-ever combined Chief Data Technology, Data & Analytics Officer, Franz will lead the strategic transformation of The Estée Lauder Companies’ global data and technology capabilities. 

Stéphane de La Faverie, commented, 

“As we drive our bold Beauty Reimagined vision, Brian’s deep expertise and fresh perspectives will be pivotal in executing the biggest technology and operational transformation in our company’s history. Brian’s experience in modernizing infrastructure, building resilient and sustainable platforms, and advancing AI-driven capabilities will be critical as we accelerate our evolution into a more agile and consumer-focused organization.”

Franz will drive the next era of technology innovation, empowering brands, commercial teams, and functions with scalable, secure, and advanced platforms that enhance business agility and deliver high-touch, personalized consumer experiences.

Franz will lead the company’s global Information Technology (IT) organization, guiding efforts to scale systems while ensuring they are agile enough to meet the changing needs of the business. 

Beyond IT, Franz will also oversee the Digital Technology & Experience and Enterprise Data teams, where they will focus on platform integration, delivering more seamless and personalized digital experiences for our consumers, and harnessing data as a strategic asset to drive faster, smarter decisions across the enterprise. 

Franz joins The Estée Lauder Companies from State Street, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer and Head of Enterprise Resiliency. In this role, he led global technology, enterprise resiliency, and data for the organization. 

He also held senior leadership positions at Diageo PLC, PepsiCo International, GE, and AT&T.

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