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Estée Lauder Companies Appoint WPP as First Ever Global Media Partner in Major Restructuring Milestone

The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) is moving fast to prove its turnaround is real. On April 1, 2026, the New York based beauty giant announced

Estée Lauder Appoints WPP as First Ever Global Media Partner in Major Restructuring Milestone
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Estée Lauder Companies Appoint WPP as First Ever Global Media Partner in Major Restructuring Milestone

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The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) is moving fast to prove its turnaround is real. On April 1, 2026, the New York based beauty giant announced the appointment of WPP as its first ever global media partner, a landmark move that fully establishes its “One ELC” operating model and marks a significant milestone in the company’s Profit Recovery and Growth Plan (PRGP).

The One ELC model is built on three pillars: One Team, deployed in July 2025 to flatten hierarchies and speed up decision-making; One Culture, introduced in February 2026 to embed accountability and entrepreneurial thinking; and One Operating Ecosystem, now fully in place, connecting shared platforms, data, and strategic partners across all brands and regions.

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