Ulta Beauty announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022 and will resign from the board effective as of his start date as CTO.
Most recently, Garcia served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino’s Pizza since July 2012, where he led the company’s technology vision and was responsible for developing and implementing strategic technology initiatives to support and improve the business globally. Prior to joining Domino’s, Garcia was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations for R. L. Polk & Company, and he holds a B.S. in computer science and engineering from The Ohio State University.
Ulta Beauty is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S. and a leading destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, wellness, and salon services. Since opening its first store in 1990, the company has grown to more than 1,500 stores across the U.S. and is also expanding its presence internationally through its subsidiary Space NK, a luxury beauty retailer operating in the U.K. and Ireland, its joint venture in Mexico, and its franchise in the Middle East.
KEY QUOTES:
“Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team with his leadership as our new CTO.”
“With more than 25 years of leadership and broad experience across global e-commerce, customer loyalty, digital innovation, and cybersecurity, Kelly will be a great addition to our team as we continue to advance our technology capabilities and execute our Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy to drive market share growth and deliver long-term value for all our stakeholders.”
Kecia Steelman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ulta Beauty
