Innovation and Transformation in Beauty with Lynda Pak of Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

This week, David Wright talks with Lynda Pak, Divisional CIO - Global Brands and Functions of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. They discuss the evolving landscape of the beauty industry, the integral role of technology and the significance of authentic human connections in business. Key Takeaways: (04:56) Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the impact of the Estée Lauder Companies' global tech community in advancing towards a breast cancer-free world. (07:29) The significance of adaptability, vulnerability and collaboration as a leader in today's volatile world. (13:37) Promoting a culture of joy within the IT team at Estée Lauder and enabling the business through innovative solutions. (16:27) Leveraging AI to drive supply chain efficiency, sustainability and inclusive experiences for consumers. (25:57) The emergence of new categories like wellness, which are blurring lines across beauty segments. (40:35) Lynda highlights the current challenges at Estée Lauder, emphasizing the impact of markets that are slow to recover. Resources Mentioned: Lynda Pak - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndapak/ The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-estee-lauder-companies-inc/ The End of Leadership as We Know It - https://www.amazon.com/End-Leadership-We-Know-Volatile/dp/1394171730 Thanks for listening to the Disruptive Innovators podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and never miss another insightful conversation. And be sure to leave a review to help get the word out about the Champions of Digital Business. #DisruptiveInnovation #Innovation #DisruptiveTech #DigitalBusiness