Kecia Steelman has been announced as the new CEO of Ulta Beauty. The previous CEO of Ulta Beauty, Dave Kimbell, took retirement after serving at Ulta Beauty for eleven years (since 2014).

"It's been a crazy 24 hours, that's for sure, but it's been really exciting at the same time," said Kecia Steelman, the newly minted chief executive officer and president of Ulta Beauty, in an exclusive interview with WWD on Tuesday.

Dave Kimbell, chief executive officer of Ulta Beauty, stepped down on Monday, surprising many industry insiders. Kecia Steelman, president and chief operating officer, will succeed him as president and CEO and will join the company’s board. Kimbell will serve as an adviser to the company through June 28.

This leadership change follows the retirement of Dave Kimbell, who has been with Ulta Beauty for eleven years.

Ulta Beauty forecasts a strong Q4 with modestly increasing comparable sales and higher-than-expected operating margins due to robust holiday demand. President Kecia Steelman will succeed retiring CEO Dave Kimbell,

US retailer Ulta Beauty has promoted Kecia Steelman to president and CEO, effective immediately. She replaces Dave Kimbell, who is retiring after an 11-year tenure. He is also stepping down from the company’s board of directors, but will stay on as an advisor to Ulta Beauty through 28 June.

Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell will retire and Kecia Steelman, current President and COO, has been named as his successor.

Ulta Beauty said CEO Dave Kimbell is retiring after 11 years at the company, and will be replaced by COO Kecia Steelman.

Kecia Steelman succeeds Kimbell and his 11-year tenure.

Ulta Beauty has announced the retirement of Dave Kimbell as chief executive officer after 11 years with the business. The company said Kecia Steelman, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Kimbell as president and CEO.

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