John Demsey

Richard Dickson Has Assembled a Dream Team at Gap. Can They Deliver?
With the hiring of Reed Krakoff and John Demsey this week, and Zac Posen last year, the retailer’s top ranks are a who’s who of fashion and beauty industry talent. But boosting sales and breaking into new categories such as accessories and beauty would be a tough assignment for anyone.

Richard Dickson Has Assembled a Dream Team at Gap. Can They Deliver?
With the hiring of Reed Krakoff and John Demsey this week, and Zac Posen last year, the retailer’s top ranks are a who’s who of fashion and beauty industry talent. But boosting sales and breaking into new categories such as accessories and beauty would be a tough assignment for anyone.

Does Tom Ford Need Tom Ford?
After this week’s $2.8 billion Estée Lauder buyout, Tom Ford, the designer, is set to serve as “creative visionary” at his namesake brand through the end of 2023. What happens after that?

Does Tom Ford Need Tom Ford?
After this week’s $2.8 billion Estée Lauder buyout, Tom Ford, the designer, is set to serve as “creative visionary” at his namesake brand through the end of 2023. What happens after that?

The BoF Podcast: Estée Lauder’s Group President on the Aspirational Business of Beauty
John Demsey, in conversation with Imran Amed, discusses his career path, working with Mac Cosmetics post-acquisition, and what it takes to build the perfect, enduring beauty brand.

The BoF Podcast: Estée Lauder’s Group President on the Aspirational Business of Beauty
John Demsey, in conversation with Imran Amed, discusses his career path, working with Mac Cosmetics post-acquisition, and what it takes to build the perfect, enduring beauty brand.

Celebrating The Business of Beauty in New York
BoF fêted the launch of The Business of Beauty with Estée Lauder Companies and a roomful of fashion and beauty icons. Marshall Heyman was there, and asked the question: what's the future of beauty?

Celebrating The Business of Beauty in New York
BoF fêted the launch of The Business of Beauty with Estée Lauder Companies and a roomful of fashion and beauty icons. Marshall Heyman was there, and asked the question: what's the future of beauty?

Estée Lauder Companies: A Home for Creative Talent
BoF sits down with John Demsey, Executive Group President, who oversees The Estée Lauder Companies’ Center of Excellence for Creative Talent, to hear why creativity is crucial to its operations and future success.

Estée Lauder Companies: A Home for Creative Talent
BoF sits down with John Demsey, Executive Group President, who oversees The Estée Lauder Companies’ Center of Excellence for Creative Talent, to hear why creativity is crucial to its operations and future success.

BoF Exclusive | Estée Lauder Buys Becca Cosmetics
The deal, in the realm of $200 million, is the latest in a string of indie-brand acquisitions made by the beauty conglomerate.

BoF Exclusive | Estée Lauder Buys Becca Cosmetics
The deal, in the realm of $200 million, is the latest in a string of indie-brand acquisitions made by the beauty conglomerate.