Dr. Sharon E. Smith is the Corporate Medical Director for the Estee Lauder Companies. In this role she is responsible for developing and supporting a culture of health, working across multiple internal teams to address health and wellness gaps that affect employees and their families. She is also a partner in crisis leadership, addressing infectious disease and illness threats that affect ELC’s employees around the world. Previously she served as Chief Medical Officer for Prudential Life Insurance Company of America.

Dr. Smith has practiced Internal Medicine for over 20 years in diverse roles and has held medical leadership positions. She holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Columbia Business School. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and is a Certified Medical Review Officer. Dr. Smith has several professional affiliations and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Her passion is population health, and she believes supporting employee health and wellness in the workplace contributes to the overall wellness of the community.

When not at work Dr. Smith is active in community service as a member of several organizations. She is Chair of the Health and Wellness committee of the North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Chair of the Good Health Wins committee of her local section of the National Council of Negro Women. Dr. Smith is active in the alumni association Columbia Business School, where she is chair of the Hermes Society, co-Chair of The Student Relief Fund, and a founding member of the Columbia Women’s Circle. She also sits on the Governing board of The Alliance of Families for Justice, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower formerly incarcerated persons and their families.