Jane Hertzmark Hudis

Chief Brand Officer,
The Estée Lauder Companies

Jane Hertzmark Hudis is executive vice president and chief brand officer at Estée Lauder Companies. She is responsible for shaping and advancing the company’s international portfolio of over 20 brands across key categories, including skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair care and couture. She is an executive officer of the company and a member of the executive leadership team, and leads enterprise-wide brand strategy.

Throughout her 40-year tenure with the company, Hudis has built a reputation as a brand builder, driving innovation, creativity and exceptional global growth. Her expertise spans brand marketing, product development, digital transformation and talent elevation. She is widely recognised for leading the turnaround and modernisation of Estée Lauder, the company’s flagship brand.

A passionate advocate for leadership development, inclusion and diversity, Hudis co-founded ELC’s Women’s Leadership Network in 2017 to inspire and support women across the organisation. WLN has since grown into ELC’s largest employee resource group, with over 2,200 members worldwide. Hudis continues to hold the position of co-chair.