The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has expanded the role of Olivier Bottrie to include the strategic development of the company’s retail stores globally. Effective October 1, Olivier will assume the position of Global President, Travel Retail and Retail Development, continuing to report directly to Cedric Prouvé, Group President, International and with an added matrix line to Chris Good, President, North America for his new Retail responsibilities. He will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.

“Retail Development is central to our growth strategy, and Olivier’s extensive background in retail will help our company continue creating new, innovative and elevated prestige retail experiences for our global consumers,” said Cedric.

At the helm of Travel Retail, Olivier and his global team tripled sales over the past 10 years, ending fiscal year 2017 with its best growth in five years.

Olivier has been with Estée Lauder for more than 20 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure.