Ronald Lauder
Also known as: Estee Lauder
Chairman of Clinique Laboratories, LLC
Known For
Lauder is renowned for his stewardship of Clinique, extensive Jewish philanthropy rebuilding communities post-Communism, and founding the Neue Galerie New York dedicated to early 20th-century German and Austrian art.
About
Born to Estée Lauder cosmetics founder Estée, Ronald joined the family business in 1964, ascending to General Manager of Clinique in 1985 and Chairman since 1994, even after retiring from the parent company's board in 2025. His diplomatic career featured a stint as U.S. Ambassador to Austria and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, complemented by launching the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation, which has schooled over 30,000 Jewish children in Eastern Europe. A billionaire art patron, he established Neue Galerie New York and once chaired the Museum of Modern Art. South Florida ties include family charitable initiatives and property investments in the area.