Daniel
Marketing & Communications Director, Jo Malone London UK&I
What is your title and how long have you been with The Estée Lauder Companies?
I am the Marketing & Communications Director for Jo Malone London UK&I. I have been with The Estée Lauder Companies since August 2016.
How do you describe your current job to someone outside the beauty industry?
I lead marketing for Jo Malone London in the UK, which essentially means thinking about how we keep the brand exciting, relevant and desirable to consumers. It’s a really varied role covering everything from advertising and new product launches to partnerships, events, retail experiences and understanding what our consumers want. A big part of my role is working out where the biggest opportunities for the brand are and bringing different teams together to make them happen. Ultimately, it’s about getting more people to discover and fall in love with Jo Malone London, while growing the business.
What excites you about coming to work every day?
What excites me the most about working here is the passion that everyone has for the brands and the company, something I noticed even from my very first day. It is very rare to be in a company where you are surrounded by so many smart people who are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the industry and, most of all, enjoy coming into work every day.
How would you describe the culture at The Estée Lauder Companies to your friends and family?
It’s a genuinely thoughtful and caring culture.
What opportunities for learning and development have you been offered at ELC?
A fantastic element of working at ELC is the opportunities I have been given to learn and develop from within my role. Be it transferable skills like leadership or public speaking, or technical skills like AI, Business Intelligence or Data Analysis, it has been great to have the opportunity to learn on the job as I progressed in my career.
What is your ELC must-have product?
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator