From Birchbox to Mac

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In July 2018, the seasoned beauty executive Philippe Pinatel will be appointed Global General Manager of the Mac cosmetics retailer (3,400 freestanding units in 106 countries, part of Estée Lauder) following a four-month immersion. He succeeds Mrs Karen Buglisi Weiler, who has retired after 20 years at Mac. This surprising move highlights a deep change in Mac’s strategy, as Estée Lauder almost never hires senior executives from outside the firm. Working at Guerlain for 11 years (in charge of Ch

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