Bolingbrook, Ill. — Ulta Beauty, Inc. has appointed Lauren Brindley as chief merchandising and digital officer, effective June 3, 2025. Brindley succeeds Monica Arnaudo who will retire in June. In her new role, Brindley will have executive responsibility for Ulta Beauty’s merchandising, e-commerce, wellness and marketplace strategies, while also leading the company’s assortment brand building strategy.
“Providing our guests with the best beauty and wellness assortment while building strong, strategic partnerships with our brands is critical to Ulta Beauty’s future growth,” says Kecia Steelman, president and chief executive officer. “I’m confident Lauren is the right person to fuel our continued success. She is a proven, strategic leader with deep industry expertise, a global perspective and a passion for beauty that aligns with our vision for the future. My sincere thanks to Monica, who has shaped Ulta Beauty’s world-class assortment and category innovation, and for her support during this transition.”
Brindley brings more than two decades of global beauty and retail expertise to Ulta Beauty. Most recently, she served as chief executive officer of Revolution Beauty and, prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at Walgreens and Boots UK.
Founded in 1990, Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. Today, Ulta Beauty operates more than 1,400 retail stores across 50 states. For more information, visit https://www.ulta.com.
SOURCE: Ulta Beauty