The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Names Tracey T. Travis As Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. announced the appointment of Tracey T. Travis as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She will jointly report to William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman and Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Travis will assume her new position on August 20, 2012. Ms. Travis will succeed Richard W. Kunes. In August 2011, Mr. Kunes announced his plans to retire and stated his intention to continue to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer until such time as his successor began to serve in such capacity. Mr. Kunes will become Executive Vice President, Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, working on special projects and will assist Ms. Travis during a transition period.