About the speaker: Maryam Mellatdoust is the SVP of Global Innovation Quality for The Estée Lauder Companies. She is a global quality leader and expert at developing and implementing quality systems designed to meet consumer expectations and drive continuous quality improvement. Prior to joining The Estée Lauder Companies, she worked on driving quality for La Mer, Clinique, MAC, Joe Malone, and Tom Ford. She also served as a quality leader for Shiseido and Coty, leading quality for brands, such as Calvin Klein, Marc Jacob, Adidas, OPI, Gucci, and more. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Technology Management from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Ege University in Turkey. She is a regular guest speaker at Columbia University and a lecturer at Rutgers University. She also serves as an executive sponsor and mentor for the Women in Supply Chain Network Group.

About the company: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a multinational cosmetics company, renowned for its high-quality makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair care products. Headquartered in the vibrant Midtown Manhattan area of New York City, it is a global leader in the beauty industry, ranking as the second largest cosmetics company in the world, only after L’Oréal. With a diverse portfolio of esteemed brands, including La Mer, Jo Malone London, Clinique, Tom Ford Beauty, and many more, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has a significant international presence through its digital commerce and retail channels. Their extensive range of cosmetics brands spans AERIN Beauty, Bobbi Brown, DECIEM by Brandon Truaxe, Dr. Jart+, Estée Lauder, GLAMGLOW, La Mer, Lab Series, MAC Cosmetics, Origins, Darphin Paris, Smashbox, Too Faced, and Tom Ford Beauty. In the realm of fragrance, they own Aramis, Kilian Paris, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Jo Malone London, Lauder, and Le Labo. Additionally, they are recognized for their haircare brands Aveda and bumble and bumble. Estée Lauder’s dedication to excellence and innovation has earned them a coveted spot on the Fortune 500 list, ranking at #228.

Revenue: $14.29 billion USD

Employees: 62,000