The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that Dana Strong, CBE and Annabelle Yu Long have been nominated by its Board of Directors for election as directors at the upcoming annual meeting of stockholders to be held on November 13, 2025.
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Ms. Strong and Ms. Long are globally respected leaders whose careers have been defined by visionary leadership, strategic insight, and strong track records of driving growth and operational excellence at consumer-focused, high-performing companies, the business announced in a press release. Their nominations underscore the company’s commitment to cultivating a board with deep, strategically aligned expertise across digital, operational and turnaround transformations, Asia/Pacific business matters, direct-to-consumer marketing, and technology.
“We are pleased to nominate Dana and Annabelle for election to our Board,” said William P. Lauder, Chair of the Board of Directors, The Estée Lauder Companies. “We are confident that they will bring a distinct and highly relevant blend of global, digital, consumer innovation and business transformation experience. Combined, their deep expertise in turnaround leadership, media, consumer engagement, and the Asia/Pacific region will be instrumental as we continue to drive long-term growth, agility, and transformation across our portfolio.”
Ms. Strong currently serves as CEO of Sky, part of Comcast Corporation, where she oversees a broad media and entertainment business across six countries in Europe. With more than 25 years of experience leading some of the world’s most recognised media brands, including Sky, Xfinity, Virgin Media, and Austar, Ms. Strong brings strategic acumen across direct-to-consumer, digital innovation and operational transformation capabilities.
Ms. Strong has a proven track record of transformational leadership and innovation, spearheading Sky’s shift from traditional media distribution to digital and streaming platforms. She launched services such as Sky Glass and Sky Stream, expanded Sky Mobile, and repositioned and expanded Sky’s sports and original content portfolio. Previously, as President of Xfinity Consumer Services, she successfully led the most significant revenue segment of Comcast, the largest broadband provider and one of the largest distributors of entertainment in the US.
With extensive international experience across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and the US, Ms. Strong has demonstrated agility in diverse regulatory, cultural, and business environments. She currently serves on The Wharton School of Business EMEA Advisory Board and previously served on the board of Telenet Group.
Ms. Long is an experienced venture capitalist and board member with a strong background in digital innovation, and business operations in Asia/Pacific. She currently serves as Founding and Managing Partner of BAI Capital, a venture capital firm focused on businesses operating in Asia and beyond with investments across AI, fintech, consumer retail, media and content innovation. Additionally, Ms. Long is a member of the Group Management Committee of Bertelsmann, where she contributes to global corporate strategy and development, and where she has led Bertelsmann’s China growth strategy and its transformation into a well-regarded global investment powerhouse.
Ms. Long also sits on several public boards, including Tapestry Inc. (parent company of Coach and Kate Spade), NIO Inc. (an electric car company) and LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (a credit technology-empowered personal finance service provider). She is also on the board of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
Named to Forbes’ Midas List in 2024 and Asia’s Power Businesswomen in 2020, Ms. Long brings strategic insight on Asian consumer behaviour, technology disruption, and public company governance.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The Company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, and Origins among others.
