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Estée Lauder bets on AI 'everywhere' for turnaround under new tech chief

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Estée Lauder has appointed Brian Franz to a newly expanded role as chief technology and transformation officer, tasking him with integrating AI across the company to drive growth and productivity. Franz, who previously held C-suite technology roles at financial and food companies, aims to provide all 14,000 employees with access to AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT. The beauty giant is also exploring AI for product formulation, demand forecasting, manufacturing efficiency, and enhancing the consumer shopping experience through tools like AI-powered scent advisors and marketing campaigns. AI

IMPACT Estée Lauder's broad integration of AI tools aims to boost employee productivity and enhance consumer experiences, potentially setting a precedent for other large consumer goods companies.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a technology executive's strategy for implementing AI within a large consumer goods company, rather than a core AI release or research.

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Estée Lauder bets on AI 'everywhere' for turnaround under new tech chief

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · John Kell ·

    How beauty giant Estee Lauder’s top technologist is betting on ‘AI everywhere’ to fuel its turnaround

    This week, the M.A.C and Clinique maker announced that Brian Franz—who oversees data, technology, and analytics—will take on an expanded role on the C-suite.

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