Ulta Beauty Appoints Lauren Brindley Chief Merchandising Officer

Ulta Beauty has appointed Lauren Brindley as its new Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer, effective June 3, 2025, succeeding the retiring Monica Arnaudo. Brindley, who brings over two decades of global beauty and retail experience from roles at Revolution Beauty, Walgreens, and Boots, will oversee merchandising, ecommerce, wellness, and marketplace strategies at Ulta. Her leadership is expected to help drive Ulta’s growth and innovation as the company navigates a competitive beauty retail landscape and recent financial headwinds. Ulta’s CEO, Kecia Steelman, praised Brindley’s global perspective and strategic leadership, expressing confidence in her ability to strengthen brand partnerships and build on Ulta’s legacy. Brindley’s departure from Revolution Beauty marks the end of a turnaround phase for the UK-based company, which will now be led by interim CEO Colin Henry during its search for a permanent replacement. The leadership transition at both companies is viewed as significant for future strategy and market positioning.