Kecia L. Steelman became President and Chief Executive Officer of Ulta Beauty in January 2025, succeeding Dave Kimbell, and also serves on the board of directors. She joined Ulta Beauty in 2014 and previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer (2023-2025), Chief Operating Officer (2021-2023), and Chief Store Operations Officer (2015-2021), overseeing the opening of more than 700 stores, the launch of Ulta Beauty at Target, and the company's international expansion. Before Ulta Beauty she held retail leadership roles at Family Dollar, The Home Depot, and Target Corporation, and she has served on the board of Pinterest since February 2026.