Kecia Steelman was named Ulta Beauty’s President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2025, after serving in a number of leadership roles since joining the company in 2014. In her role, Ms. Steelman is responsible for setting and driving the company’s long-term strategic vision and protecting and enriching its culture to ensure Ulta Beauty furthers its mission to leverage the power of beauty to make a positive impact on its associates, guests, partners, and all stakeholders.

Prior to her current role, she served as President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Store Operations Officer, after joining the company as Senior Vice President of Store Operations. Earlier in her career, Ms. Steelman served in several leadership positions across leading retailers, including Family Dollar Stores and Home Depot. She began her career at Target Corporation and served in retail operations and merchandising roles with increasing responsibility. 
Ms. Steelman serves on the board of directors for Pinterest, the Bay Club Company, the Economic Club of Chicago, the Adler Planetarium, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.