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Estee Lauder Taps Barbie Executive to Lead Clinique Marketing

Krista Lee Berger, a key architect behind the marketing strategy for the blockbuster Barbie movie, is moving to Estee Lauder. She joins the beauty giant as senior vice president of global marketing for Clinique, tasked with driving growth for the brand under the direction of Michelle Freyre.

Estee Lauder Taps Barbie Executive to Lead Clinique Marketing

Berger arrives at the cosmetics firm following a high-profile tenure at Mattel, where she managed the Barbie portfolio and spearheaded the turnaround of the American Girl brand. Her transition signals an attempt by Estee Lauder to inject fresh cultural relevance into Clinique, a legacy skincare and makeup label. Michelle Freyre, global president of dermatological brands, described Berger as a leader capable of transforming iconic heritage brands into modern, commercially successful businesses. The appointment emphasizes a shift toward executive talent with proven experience in revitalizing legacy brands through creative storytelling and strategic repositioning.

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