ELC Honors Leonard A. Lauder Impact Awards Recipients

In a moving tribute to the beneficial impact of community service, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) honored this year’s Leonard A. Lauder Impact Awards winners during a recognition ceremony on May 30 in New York City.

Founded on the belief that one person can make a difference, ELC relaunched the Leonard A. Lauder Impact Awards, formerly known as the Leonard A. Lauder Volunteer of the Year Awards, to recognize employees from around the world who are making an impact in their communities through volunteering and acts of service outside of working hours.

This year, one employee from each of the company’s geographic regions was selected for their outstanding efforts and dedication to service. The Leonard A. Lauder Impact Awards recipients are:

• Alix Philippart de Foy, Corporate Account Manager, Travel Retail 

• Geeta Bajaj, Director, Research & Development Regulatory Affairs, EMEA

• Hooi Leng Goh, Brand General Manager, APAC

• Kevin Tovar, Integrated Shared Services, Financial Service, LATAM 

• Molly Gorczyca, Associate, Marketing Operations, Clinique, NOAM 

• Murali Kiruba, Executive Director, Transformation Technology & Portfolio, UK&I 

• Vicky Zhang, Function Project Manager, China Design Center Operation, China

From delivering home-cooked meals in Malaysia during the pandemic to supporting underserved communities in India by prepare for school entrance exams and contributing to waste management efforts in Panama, among many other initiatives, these individuals exemplify the spirit and values of ELC. In continued support of these efforts, each winner will receive a donation to a nonprofit of their choice.

“These awards represent everything that ELC stands for—service to community, helping others, and thinking of the world outside of ourselves,” said Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus. “I’m so proud of our 7 award winners, as well as all our employees who serve in their local communities.”  

“The meaningful work of our Leonard A. Lauder Impact Award winners are truly impressive,” said William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman. “They sought ways to help their communities in practical ways on their personal time, and are having a profound impact on the lives of others.”

In addition to attending the recognition ceremony, the award recipients enjoyed a memorable 3-day experience in New York City. Jane Lauder, EVP, Enterprise Marketing & Chief Data Officer, hosted a reception for the winners and attended by members of the Lauder family. The winners toured the Leonard A. Lauder ELC Archives, exploring heritage artifacts from the company’s iconic moments. They also volunteered at the New York Common Pantry, a longtime ELC non-profit partner, alongside Executive Chairman William P. Lauder and Chief Sustainability Officer Nancy Mahon.

“It is because of your efforts that ELC continues its long-standing legacy and commitment to giving back,” remarked Fabrizio Freda, President and CEO, speaking to the Leonard A. Lauder Impact Award recipients. “This is where business and values converge, where dedication outside of work advances our culture of belonging, creating long-term growth for the company.”

“For ELC, giving back is part of who we are. The Leonard A. Lauder Impact Awards celebrate Mr. Leonard Lauder’s legacy of service and commitment to the community. I am deeply grateful to each of our award winners; their efforts are a true testament to the values we hold dear at the company,” said Nancy Mahon, Chief Sustainability Officer.

Learn more about the company’s employee engagement efforts.