Kate Gildea first joined The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) in 2013 as Communications Manager for Estée Lauder and Tom Ford Beauty. But the widely-respected executive has enjoyed a stellar career in the Australian beauty industry, including senior positions at Coty, ModelCo, Parfums Christian Dior and Cosmax.
The alum of University of Queensland Business School, also helped to launch the Aerin Beauty brand in Australia. In 2018, Gildea graduated from the Google Squared Plus Digital Marketing Program. Two years later, she was granted an ELC S-HERO Award, which recognises exceptional female talent in the company’s Asia/Pacific region.
The Estée Lauder Companies Australia and New Zealand have announced that Gildea has been promoted to Enterprise Marketing & Data Director ANZ – effective from July 1st.
She succeeds Carolyn Scott in the role, who built up considerable industry cred during her 23 years with the multinational. Gildea will report directly to Emmerentia Wilding, Managing Director ANZ, and will serve on ELC ANZ’s Executive Leadership Team.
Kate’s career story is an inspiring one, adds Wilding. “It demonstrates the power of putting one’s hand up to tackle opportunities when they present themselves. I look forward to watching her continue to go from strength to strength.”
Following her initial role at ELC ANZ, Gildea became the Corporate Media Marketing and Communications Lead as part of the Enterprise Marketing & Data Team in 2017. She was instrumental in the development of best-practice media strategies across Australia and New Zealand, collaborating closely with agency partners to drive the company’s digital transformation.
Gildea’s new brief will see her oversee Media, Consumer Insights & Strategy, CRM, Creative and Corporate Communications.
She has also built up a strong reputation in every position she has held and credits the influence of inspiring mentors throughout her career. Committed to the education and mentorship of future leaders, Gildea is the ID & E Lead for ELC ANZ and a member of its Reverse Mentor Program.
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