Debra Leipman-Yale, president of Arcade Marketing and a beauty industry veteran, died suddenly Tuesday morning of a brain aneurysm at her home in Armonk, N.Y.
Leipman-Yale, who was 55, most recently was responsible for all of Arcade Marketing’s operations. She is a recognized leader in the cosmetics, fragrance and health and beauty care markets with more than 25 years experience, holding a series of executive positions with Bristol-Myers Squibb, Procter & Gamble, Revlon and InterMark USA. She also served on the board of Cosmetic Executive Women.
Arcade Marketing, in a statement issued Tuesday afternoon, said: “It is with great sadness we learned today of the sudden passing of our president, Debra Leipman-Yale. Debra brought a wealth of experience when she joined Arcade three years ago. Since taking over the reins at Arcade, Debra has led the company into new geographies, opening both Arcade LatAm and Arcade China. Thanks to her efforts, the Arcade business has never been as well positioned and its future brighter than today. Debra really loved the industry and the Arcade business and was absolutely committed to its future success.”
Leipman-Yale is survived by her husband, David, and three children — Griffin, Cameron and Jared.