# Kecia Steelman

> Kecia Steelman is president and CEO of Ulta Beauty, appointed on January 6, 2025 after a decade in its operations leadership. Her retail career spans Target, Home Depot and Family Dollar. She has overseen extensive store expansion and now leads Ulta’s international growth while emphasizing store teams, customer experience and leadership development.

- **Role:** President & Chief Executive Officer at Ulta Beauty
- **Organizations:** Ulta Beauty, Pinterest, Target, The Home Depot, Family Dollar, Retail Industry Leaders Association, Adler Planetarium, World Business Chicago, The Economic Club of Chicago, Metropolitan Family Services
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in business management, Kennedy Western University
- **Known for:** Oversaw more than 700 Ulta Beauty store openings during her operations leadership, according to the 2026 proxy statement., Led Ulta Beauty’s strategy team from 2021 through 2024., Led Ulta during its 2025 acquisition of Space NK and expansion into Mexico and the Middle East.

## Career timeline

- **1993–2005** — Retail operations and merchandising roles at Target.
- **2005–2009** — Leadership roles at Home Depot, including Expo Design Center and new store innovation.
- **2009–2014** — Store development and operations leadership at Family Dollar; group vice president from 2011.
- **2014** — Joined Ulta Beauty as senior vice president, store operations.
- **2015** — Became chief store operations officer at Ulta Beauty.
- **2021** — Named Ulta Beauty chief operating officer.
- **2023** — Became president and chief operating officer.
- **2025-01-06** — Appointed Ulta Beauty president and CEO and joined its board.
- **2026-02-16** — Joined the Pinterest board and its Talent Development and Compensation Committee.

## Achievements

- Oversaw more than 700 Ulta Beauty store openings during her operations leadership, according to the 2026 proxy statement.
- Led Ulta Beauty’s strategy team from 2021 through 2024.
- Led Ulta during its 2025 acquisition of Space NK and expansion into Mexico and the Middle East.
- Received a 2025 Outstanding Mother Award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Featured as a keynote speaker in the October 1 Iowa Ideas conference program.
- **2026-08** — Ulta reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $3,035.7 million, up 8.9%, and raised annual guidance.
- **2026-02** — Appointed to Pinterest’s board, effective February 16.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ulta.com/investor/company-information/leadership-team
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kecia-steelman-57b8b66
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kecia_steelman/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21