Jean-Christophe Jourde has been promoted to the newly created position of Senior Vice President/General Manager for North America, Clinique. Effective 1 July, Jourde will be responsible for driving Clinique sales and market share growth in North America, reporting directly to Ricardo Quintero, Senior Vice President, Global General Manager, Market Development, Clinique.
Jourde was previously Vice President/General Manager for Clinique Europe, Middle East and Africa, and is credited for helping the brand regain market share in Western Europe while accelerating growth in Eastern Europe and emerging markets.
"Jean-Christophe is an outstanding professional," said Lynne Greene, Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies and Global Brand President, Clinique. "We are proud to bring such a talented leader to North America."
"I am extremely pleased Jean-Christophe will be leading Clinique in North America where the brand is the leader in beauty," added Quintero, "He has a track record of success and the experience, passion and imagination to lead and accelerate Clinique's strategies in this region."