Overview
Melanie Lau serves as Chief Financial Officer at M.M.LaFleur[1][3]. Lau's professional background spans finance leadership roles across consumer brands, including positions as Chief Financial Officer at BANDIER[5], Head of Finance at Equinox Media[6], and Executive Director of Finance at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.[7]. Earlier career experience includes roles as Senior Director of Finance & Operations at ONE Jeanswear Group[8] and Director of Finance at Ralph Lauren[9][10]. Lau holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Barnard College[11].
Profile introduction
I help consumer brands scale with financial clarity and discipline. Finance Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing Finance function across Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A. Strategic Roadmapping: Develop dynamic financial models that connect sales, margin, and cost drivers, ensuring capital is allocated efficiently to fuel sustainable growth. Cash Flow Optimization for Growth: Implement proactive cash flow strategies, including weekly cash modeling, vendor partnerships, and cost optimization to maximize financial flexibility. I specialize in turning financial insights into strat…
Career history
- Chief Financial OfficerApr 2025 to presentM.M.LaFleur
- Gap yearNov 2023 to Jan 2025Career Break
- Chief Financial OfficerMar 2022 to Nov 2023BANDIER
- Head of FinanceMar 2019 to Mar 2022Equinox Media
- Executive Director of Finance - Global Finance & StrategyAug 2016 to Jan 2019The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- Senior Director - Finance & OperationsApr 2014 to Jul 2016ONE Jeanswear Group
- Director of Finance - Retail Analytics and Wholesale FP&ADec 2011 to Apr 2014Ralph Lauren
- Director of Business DevelopmentNov 2009 to Dec 2011Ralph Lauren
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Economics1996 - 2000Barnard College
- Dana Hall School
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