Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Michael Smith, Estee Lauder CIO: On Company Culture


Michael Smith, the CIO and Senior Vice President of Estee Lauder, is a respected industry leader who has worked with the company since 2017. He currently reports to Estee Lauder’s Executive Vice President, Global Finance and Strategy and Chief Financial Officer, Tracey Travis.

Innovation in company culture is among the many skills that Michael Smith,Estee Lauder brings to Estee Lauder, and he’s a respected speaker on the topic around the world. 

Michael Smith Estee Lauder

“Culture is a company's greatest asset, or its greatest liability, yet founders are rightfully focused first on survival. They are faced with a barrage of day-to-day demands,” explained Mr. Smith. “While it is nice to think they can be ever aware and invest the time to carefully consider the cultural implications of even their smallest actions, it is not practical. They need someone to help them define, nurture, and guard the desired culture.”

Would you like to continue reading the inspirational thoughts on leadership and company culture from Michael Smith, CIO of Estee Lauder? Consider visiting his LinkedIn profile for his latest blog posts. You can also visit elcompanies.com for additional information about his work through The Estee Lauder Companies.


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