Aug 19 (Reuters) - Estee Lauder ( EL ) said on Monday

its long-time CEO Fabrizio Freda had decided to retire from the

company at the end of fiscal 2025.

Freda joined Estee in 2008 as president and chief operating

officer and was later named the MAC lipstick maker's CEO.

Estee said the board was considering internal and external

candidates as part of its CEO succession planning.

Until a successor is appointed, Freda will continue to lead

and oversee the company's strategic, financial and investment

priorities, Estee said.

Estee has trimmed its global workforce and is trying to

shore up its margins as part of a turnaround plan.

The company's results are due later on Monday.