Ulta Beauty names new chief merchandising, digital officer

Ulta Beauty has named a new chief merchandising officer and digital officer. 

Lauren Brindley will be taking over the position from Monica Arnaudo, who will be retiring in June. 

In this role, Brindley will be responsible for the beauty retailer’s merchandising, e-commerce, wellness and marketplace strategies, as well as aid in leading the 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 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.”

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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 U.K.

“I am truly honored to join Ulta Beauty and build upon the company’s exceptional legacy of innovation and impact,” said Lauren Brindley. “As a long-time admirer of the brand, I’m thrilled to step into this role and work alongside an incredible leadership team to help shape the next chapter of growth and continue to elevate the beauty experience for guests and partners alike.”