John Demsey's first boss told him that he would "never amount to anything and that he didn't have IT." But this boy from Cleveland, Ohio, had dreams of making it in the beauty industry. With no network or relevant experience, John Demsey set out to work his way up, making mistakes along the way. Today as the Executive Group President of The Estee Lauder Companies, he is an award-winning creative visionary and brand builder, credited with transforming M.A.C Cosmetics into a powerhouse, and so much more.