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

Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell is retiring and will be replaced by Kecia Steelman, the company's chief operating officer. Ulta also raised its fourth-quarter guidance, saying it expects modest growth of comparable sales.

Ulta Beauty’s CEO Dave Kimbell is retiring after 11 years with the US beauty retailer. Kimbell will also step down from the company’s board of directors, but will serve as an advisor until 28 June 2025. Kecia Steelman, President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Kimbell.

Cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty said on Monday insider Kecia Steelman will replace retiring CEO Dave Kimbell in the top role, and forecast a strong fourth quarter, sending its shares up about 2% in extended trading.

Ulta Beauty ( NASDAQ: ULTA) CEO Dave Kimball announced his retirement on Monday and will step down as the company’s chief executive and board member. He will be replaced by the company’s COO Kecia Steelman. Kimball will remain at the company to serve as an adviser through June 28.

Ulta Beauty has named Kecia Steelman as its chief executive, succeeding David Kimbell, as the company aims to reaccelerate its growth amid a global slowdown in the beauty market.