About
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.
Roles
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
President & Chief Executive Officer · Current role
2025–present
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
President & Chief Operating Officer
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Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer
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Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Chief Store Operations Officer
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Family Dollar
Retail leadership roles
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The Home Depot
Retail leadership roles
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Target Corporation
Retail leadership roles
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External Roles
Pinterest, Inc.
Director
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025Salary
$1,350,003
ComponentAnnual base salary
All other compensation
$84,255
Includes401(k) match $12,248, deferred compensation match $40,233, long-term disability premium $31,174, and other perquisites $600
Total compensation
$15,403,663
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025Cash incentive
Non-equity incentive plan compensation
$4,383,972
FormAnnual cash incentive
Target Opportunity
180% of base salary
Stock awards
Stock awards
$4,792,877
FormRestricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock
Option awards
$4,792,556
FormStock options (grant-date fair value)
Also at Ulta Beauty, Inc.
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