Fabrizio Freda facts for kids

Fabrizio Freda (born August 31, 1957) is an Italian business leader. He used to be the chief executive officer (CEO) of The Estée Lauder Companies, a very well-known beauty company.

Early Life and Education

Fabrizio Freda was born in Naples, Italy, on August 31, 1957. He went to the University of Naples Federico II and finished his studies there in March 1981.

Career Journey

Fabrizio Freda became the president and CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies on July 1, 2009. He had joined the company earlier, in March 2008, as president and chief operating officer. He worked for Estée Lauder for many years, helping to lead the company. In 2024, he retired from his CEO role and became a special advisor to the company.

Before joining Estée Lauder, Mr. Freda worked at other big companies. He was the president of the Global Snacks division at Procter & Gamble, another large company that makes many different products. He spent 10 years working in their health and beauty section. He also worked for two years at Gucci, a famous fashion brand, where he helped with marketing and strategy.

As a top leader of a big company like Estée Lauder, Mr. Freda received a salary for his important work. He also serves on the board of BlackRock, which is a large investment company.

Awards and Recognition

In 2015, Fabrizio Freda received a special award from the Italian President, Sergio Mattarella. This award was called the Order of Merit for Labour, which recognizes people who have done great work in their careers.

Personal Life

Fabrizio Freda is married and has a son and a daughter.