(US and Canada) The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has appointed Brian Franz as Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer. Franz will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Stéphane de La Faverie and will join the company’s Executive Team.
As the company’s first-ever combined Chief Technology, Data and Analytics Officer, Franz will be responsible for leading the strategic transformation of The Estée Lauder Companies’ global data and technology capabilities. He will drive the next era of technology innovation, empowering brands, commercial teams, and functions with scalable, secure, and advanced platforms that enhance business agility and deliver high-touch, personalized consumer experiences.
Franz will lead the company’s global Information Technology (IT) organization, guiding efforts to scale systems while ensuring they are agile enough to meet the changing needs of the business. Beyond IT, he will also oversee the Digital Technology & Experience and Enterprise Data teams, where they will focus on platform integration, delivering more seamless and personalized digital experiences for our consumers, and harnessing data as a strategic asset to drive faster, smarter decisions across the enterprise. As he leads this new chapter for The Estée Lauder Companies’ technology teams, he will leverage capabilities from key external technology partners to support additional modernization and innovation for the company.
A seasoned executive with deep experience in technology, operations, and business transformation, Franz joins The Estée Lauder Companies from State Street, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer and Head of Enterprise Resiliency.
Prior to State Street, he held senior leadership roles at Diageo PLC, including Chief Productivity Officer and CIO, and served as CIO at PepsiCo International. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at GE, including GE Capital and AT&T. Franz holds a master’s degree from New York University and a bachelor’s degree from Iona College.