Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Amy DiGeso is Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources, at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragerance and hair care products. She reports to William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman and Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer.

A world-class human resources executive and general manager, Ms. DiGeso has had a diverse and highly successful career, and is well versed in the strategic concerns of global business. Not only is she expert at managing and developing talent on a worldwide basis, but she is also thoroughly acquainted with the retail sector and is especially skilled at partnering with business leaders. Through a globally deployed network of HR professionals, Ms. DiGeso’s department works closely with all business operations of the Company, directing the recruitment, retention, compensation, and development of more than 32,000 employees.

Prior to rejoining The Estée Lauder Companies in May 2005, Ms. DiGeso was Managing Partner, Human Capital, responsible for global human resources at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a worldwide professional services firm with over 125,000 employees in 142 countries. She has also served as President of Popular Club, a direct marketing/sales subsidiary of Macy’s, Inc., and held a number of executive management positions at Mary Kay Inc., including that of Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in her career she held positions of increasing responsibility at Bankers Trust Company, the American Express Company and Olivetti Corporation of America. She worked previously at The Estée Lauder Companies as Executive Director of Human Resources.

Ms. DiGeso is a Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) Alumni Fellow, the highest recognition bestowed by the university; she was recognized for her leadership. Along with her husband, Paul Rakowski, a retired special agent for the U.S. Secret Service, she has endowed a scholarship fund for women at Penn State to foster leadership development. She also works closely with their College of Health and Human Development on the women’s leadership initiative curriculum, which she helped found and develop.

Ms. DiGeso has been profiled frequently in the media and has been recognized by CNBC for her successful management of human capital. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State and an MBA from Fordham University.

Ms. DiGeso and her husband live in New York City.