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What next for Estée Lauder after Leonard Lauder's passing?
Leonard Lauder, the son of the founder of Estée Lauder and the company's former CEO, passed away this weekend at 92. Lauder was influential in the company's expansion to become a cosmetic industry juggernaut.
Sabela Ojea has covered the Estée Lauder closely for years and is a business reporter who specializes in the retail and consumer goods industries. She joins host Deborah Becker for more on Lauder and what lies ahead for the company he transformed.
This segment aired on June 19, 2025.