Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) experienced a stock increase of over 3% on Thursday, outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.3% rise, following the announcement of a new executive hire. The company appointed Lisa Sequino as president of its makeup brand cluster; Sequino brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as CEO and board member at Supergoop! and JLo Beauty & Lifestyle. This strategic move highlights Estée Lauder’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in the cosmetics industry.