Ulta Beauty, Inc. has appointed Lauren Brindley chief merchandising and digital officer effective June 3, 2025.

Brindley succeeds Monica Arnaudo who will retire in June. As chief merchandising and digital officer, Brindley will have executive responsibility for Ulta Beauty’s merchandising, ecommerce, 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,” said Kecia Steelman, president and CEO. “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 CEO of Revolution Beauty and prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at Walgreens and Boots UK, where she demonstrated proven success in driving ambitious and transformative change for both luxury and mass consumer businesses.