Leonard Lauder, the visionary businessman who helped turn Estee Lauder Companies into one of the world’s most powerful beauty empires, has died at the age of 92, the company announced on Sunday, June 15.
The eldest son of founders Estée and Joseph Lauder, Leonard joined the family business in 1958. Over the next six decades, he would transform the company from a single-brand operation with just a handful of products into a global cosmetics powerhouse with a portfolio of prestigious names.
Known for his strategic brilliance and marketing savvy, Lauder was behind the successful launches of now-iconic brands such as Clinique, Aramis, and Lab Series, helping Estee Lauder reach new generations of consumers around the world.
“Leonard was a visionary leader and a guiding light in our company,” Estee Lauder Companies said in a statement. “His love for beauty, art, and innovation helped shape the modern cosmetics industry.”
Beyond the boardroom, Lauder was a philanthropist and passionate art collector. He made major contributions to institutions like the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where his extensive collection of Cubist art is displayed.
He is remembered not only for his remarkable business acumen but also for his generosity, charm, and enduring commitment to his family’s legacy.
Leonard Lauder is survived by his two sons, William and Gary, and several grandchildren.
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