The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has put forward Dana Strong, CBE, and Annabelle Yu Long as nominees for election to its Board of Directors at the firm’s annual meeting of stockholders, scheduled for 13 November 2025.
The pair are both seasoned executives with global reputations for steering high-profile organisations through periods of change, growth, and innovation. The company expressed that their addition reflects an ongoing commitment to shaping a board with expertise across digital innovation, business transformation, direct-to-consumer marketing, technology, and Asia/Pacific operations.
“We are pleased to nominate Dana and Annabelle for election to our Board,” said William P. Lauder, Chair of the Board of Directors, The Estée Lauder Companies. “We are confident that they will bring a distinct and highly relevant blend of global, digital, consumer innovation and business transformation experience. Combined, their deep expertise in turnaround leadership, media, consumer engagement, and the Asia/Pacific region will be instrumental as we continue to drive long-term growth, agility, and transformation across our portfolio.”
Dana Strong, CBE
Dana Strong is currently Chief Executive of Sky, part of Comcast Corporation, where she leads a major media and entertainment business across six European markets. With over 25 years in the sector, she has held senior leadership roles at Sky, Xfinity, Virgin Media, and AUSTAR, bringing with her extensive knowledge of direct-to-consumer strategies, digital growth, and operational change.
Her leadership has been pivotal in transforming Sky’s services, launching new digital offerings such as Sky Glass and Sky Stream, and growing its mobile and content divisions. Before joining Sky, she was President of Xfinity Consumer Services, where she oversaw Comcast’s largest revenue-generating business, including broadband and entertainment distribution in the United States.
Ms. Strong’s international career has spanned the UK, Ireland, Australia and the US, and she has successfully navigated regulatory and cultural landscapes in each. She currently sits on The Wharton School of Business EMEA Advisory Board and has previously served on the board of Telenet Group.
Annabelle Yu Long
Annabelle Yu Long is Founding and Managing Partner of BAI Capital, a venture capital firm investing in companies across Asia and beyond, with a portfolio that spans AI, fintech, consumer retail, media, and digital content. She also serves as a member of the Group Management Committee at Bertelsmann, contributing to global corporate strategy and overseeing the company’s growth and investment focus in China.
During her time at Bertelsmann, Ms. Long was central to the company’s expansion in Asia, helping shape its transformation into a significant international investment organisation. Her experience stretches across digital innovation, corporate governance, and operational leadership.
She also brings extensive board experience, currently serving as a director at Tapestry Inc. (parent of Coach and Kate Spade), NIO Inc. (an electric vehicle company), and LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (a fintech personal finance provider). In addition, she sits on the board of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
The nomination of Ms. Strong and Ms. Long adds further international expertise to The Estée Lauder Companies’ leadership structure, particularly at a time when global consumer markets are rapidly evolving.
