After four years as general counsel of The Estée Lauder Cos., Deirdre Stanley is departing the New York City-based cosmetics titan to pursue a “new chapter.” the company said Tuesday.

Deirdre Stanley, departing general counsel of Estée Lauder. Courtesy photo

Her departure comes amid sweeping changes at the company aimed at improving profitability following a gloomy fiscal 2023, which saw earnings plunge to $1 billion, down from $2.4 billion a year earlier.