Before joining WJNY as president and CEO, I worked as an executive at The Estee Lauder Companies. While there, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work for and learn from one of the leading CEOs in the world, Fabrizio Freda. Fabrizio is ranked by Forbes as one of the top 10 “World’s Most Reputable CEOs.” Fabrizio has led the company through tremendous growth and change over the 10 plus years since joining, but also through the pandemic.
Fabrizio is an acute brand builder, results driven business strategist and marketer, but above all, inspirational and courageous leader, and a kind, caring compassionate coach. I am fortunate to have worked under his leadership and to hear him speak especially at the onset of his new journey leading The Estee Lauder Companies. I count him as one the greatest mentors and leaders I’ve learned from in my lifetime, and in business, through having played at some of the highest levels in sport.