David C. Kimbell Appointed President & Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer for Ulta Beauty
April 15 2019 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that David
C. Kimbell has been appointed President & Chief Merchandising
and Marketing Officer of Ulta Beauty. In this new role, Kimbell
will expand upon his existing responsibilities as Chief
Merchandising and Marketing Officer, assuming additional
responsibility for Corporate Strategy and Merchandise Planning and
Operations. He will continue to report directly to Mary Dillon,
Chief Executive Officer.
“This increased responsibility recognizes Dave’s value to the
company, his reputation in the industry and his track record of
delivering outstanding performance,” said Mary Dillon, Chief
Executive Officer. “Dave plays a critical role in driving our
business results and leading the organization as a member of the
Executive Team. This expansion of Dave’s scope more closely aligns
corporate strategy with the merchandising and marketing functions
to identify future growth opportunities, strengthen execution, and
extend our competitive advantage.”
Kimbell was named Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer in
March 2015 after serving as Chief Marketing Officer since joining
Ulta Beauty in February 2014. Previously, he was Chief Marketing
Officer and Executive Vice President at U.S. Cellular since
February 2011. From 2008 to 2011, he served as Chief Marketing
Officer and Senior Vice President of Seventh Generation, a producer
of environmentally friendly household and baby care products.
Earlier in his career, he held various positions at PepsiCo, Quaker
Food Division, including Vice President of Marketing, as well as
marketing roles for several brands at The Procter and Gamble
Company.
About Ulta Beauty
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful.
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. In 1990, the Company
reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new
way to shop for beauty – bringing together
all things beauty, all in one place. Today, Ulta
Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer offering the
complete beauty experience.
Ulta Beauty brings possibilities to life through the power
of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with
more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established
and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points,
including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers
a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and
make-up services.
Ulta Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized
service, fun and inviting stores and our industry-leading Ultamate
Rewards loyalty program. As of February 2, 2019, Ulta
Beauty operates 1,174 retail stores across 50 states and also
distributes its products through its website, which includes a
collection of tips, tutorials, and social content. For more
information, visit www.ulta.com.
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