Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Michael Smith, Estee Lauder CIO: Creating a Culture of Leadership


Michael Smith continues to bring executive leadership experience and expertise to The Estee Lauder Companies – where he has served as CIO and SVP of Information Technology since 2017. A proven technology professional that has brought transformative IT leadership to such firms as Mylan and Nike, Smith looks to maximize Estee Lauder’s potential in innovative technology.

Michael Smith Estee Lauder


As a transformative IT executive, Michael Smith of Estee Lauder knows the importance of culture when it comes to implementing change throughout a corporate environment. And creating a culture that advances company goals and nurtures innovation typically involves:

A workforce that adopts the company’s vision as their own:

Empowering and inspiring employees to take ownership of company progress and objectives – getting them “on board” – are key to a healthy and innovative culture.

High-level buy-in:

When corporate leadership not only champions company culture, but takes steps to practice and implement what they’re touting every day, employees will take notice – and will be far likelier to follow suit.

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Michael Smith: Bringing His Expertise to Estee Lauder

Michael Smith serves as the Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer of The Estee Lauder Companies. He...