CHICAGO, April 1,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
(UAL) announced today that Michelle
Freyre is joining its Board of Directors. Freyre
currently serves as President, Global Brands, Clinique and Origins,
at The Estée Lauder Companies, where she is responsible for guiding
the brands' overall strategic vision and driving global growth.
"Michelle's extensive experience in business and product
strategy will make her an excellent addition to our already strong
Board of Directors," said United CEO Scott
Kirby. "In each of her previous roles, Michelle has deftly
balanced modernizing and celebrating the historic brands she has
overseen."
"We are excited to welcome Michelle to the Board of Directors
and look forward to the valuable insight and experience she will
bring to United," said Ted Philip,
Chairman of the Board of Directors. "For the last two decades,
Michelle has guided some of the most prominent brands in corporate
America and her sophisticated understanding of large brands to
serve the needs of customers is valuable experience that will
benefit United and our Board of Directors."
"I am honored to join the Board of Directors at United Airlines
and contribute my brand-building experience, global
perspectives and passion for serving discerning consumers to such
an iconic, transformative and prominent brand," said Michelle Freyre. "As someone who is focused on a
consumer-centric approach, I admire the elevated experience United
Airlines offers to its consumers around the world. Furthermore, I
am humbled to have this opportunity to represent my Latina
community."
Freyre has a proven track record of leading influential brands
and has been recognized by Fortune, Bloomberg, and the Association
of Latino Professionals For America as one of America's Most
Powerful and Influential Latinas in Business. In her
role overseeing Clinique and Origins, Freyre has led brand
initiatives to reach new consumers across different generations,
while preserving the iconic essence of the brands. Her personable
leadership style and commitment to lead with empathy and
authenticity fosters an inclusive culture across Clinique, Origins
and The Estée Lauder Companies.
Previously, Freyre spent 20 years at Johnson & Johnson
("J&J") in various roles across marketing and sales, including
as President, U.S. Beauty, J&J Consumer Health Products
division. Prior to her service with J&J, Michelle held Brand
Marketing positions with other companies including Pepsi-Cola
Company. She grew up in Puerto
Rico and holds a B.A. from Yale
University and an MBA from Harvard
Business School.
Michelle will join along with Rosalind
Brewer, who was added to the Board earlier this year. After
successful tenures, Directors James
Kennedy and Carolyn Corvi
will not stand for reelection this year.
"I would like to express my gratitude to Jim and Carolyn for
their service on United's Board of Directors and for their tireless
work to help grow United into the best airline in aviation
history," said United CEO Scott
Kirby.
About United
At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, New
York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most
comprehensive global route network among North American carriers,
and is now the largest airline in the world. For more about
how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers
and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United
Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines,
Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".
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