John D. Demsey

Biography

 Mr. John D. Demsey has been Executive Group President at Estee Lauder Companies Inc. since January 1, 2016. Mr. Demsey oversee Clinique and the Men's Skincare Group while continuing to oversee Aramis and Designer Fragrances, Prescriptives, MoAoC Cosmetics ("MoAoC"), Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Tom Ford, Smashbox, RODIN olio lusso, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle and GLAMGLOW. Mr. Demsey also leads a newly created Center of Excellence for Creative, continuing to advance capabilities, processes and talent development in this important area. He served as Group President at Estee Lauder Companies from July 2006 to January 1, 2016. Throughout his career, Mr. Demsey has demonstrated a unique ability to establish a brand's authority while continuing to respect its heritage. He has led the brands in his portfolio to unparalleled growth and expansion. Mr. Demsey served as Global Brand President of Estee Lauder Companies Inc. from October 29, 2004 to 2006. From 1998 to 2005, Mr. Demsey served as President and Managing Director of M·A·C, where he grew the brand into a global makeup powerhouse. From 1991 to 1998, Mr. Demsey held several positions with Estée Lauder in its New York headquarters, as well as in the field. Mr. Demsey served as Senior Vice President, Sales and Education at Estée Lauder USA and Canada, where he was instrumental in expanding the brand's business and increasing market share. Prior to that, he served as Vice President, Sales in the West Coast region at Estée. Before joining The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., he worked as Vice President of Sales at the specialty division of Revlon Inc. from 1988 to 1991, which included the Borghese, Alexandra de Markoff and Lancaster brands. He also held various Executive positions with Bloomingdale's Inc., Macy's Inc., Benetton Group Spa and Saks Fifth Avenue Inc. Mr. Demsey serves as Chairman of M·A·C AIDS Fund. He has been a Director of The Jones Group Inc. since July 2011 and Baccarat S.A. since June 26, 2014. He served as an Independent Director of Nine West Holdings, Inc. from July 2011 to April 8, 2014. He is also an active participant in several AIDS-related organizations, including the Fashion Group International Advisory Board; Advisory Council of the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS; Honorary Board of Love Heals; Love Heals, The Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education; Executive Advisory Board of the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation; and AIDS Project Los Angeles. For his leadership role in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, he has received numerous awards and tributes. He received the "Corporate Achievement Award" from YouthAIDS and the "Award of Excellence" from the Global Health Council. Mr. Demsey earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University.

Research Interest

 Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research