Dave Kimbell

Chief Executive Officer

Ulta Beauty

A champion of Ulta Beauty associates, guests, communities and the company’s unique culture, Dave became Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s largest beauty retailer in June 2021 after serving in executive roles with the company since February 2014. He leads with creativity as well as associate and guest-centricity to drive profitable growth, progressive innovation and memorable experiences. With more than 30 years of experience, Dave strategically leverages insights and drives results. In his role, he leads Ulta Beauty and its 50,000 associates through the lens of inclusivity and deeply values the perspectives of his diverse team. Dave currently serves on the board of directors for Best Buy, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago and Chicago Lights in addition to being a member of The Economic Club of Chicago and The Business Council. Originally from Indiana, he received his bachelor’s degree in economics from DePauw University and his MBA from Purdue University. Prior to Ulta Beauty, he was Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President at U.S. Cellular, Chief Marketing Officer at Seventh Generation, Vice President of Marketing at PepsiCo, and held a number of brand management roles in the Beauty Division of The Procter and Gamble Company from 1995 to 2001.

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Monday Jan 15th

9:30am - 10:00am

Javits North, Level 5, SAP Theatre

Beauty redefined: How Ulta Beauty is shaping how the world sees beauty inside and out

Over the years, the role of beauty and cosmetics has evolved far beyond what people put on to look their best. Today, it’s a powerful tool with transformative capabilities that can inform consumer behaviors, drive innovation, cultivate communities, and nurture growth, all while empowering authentic self-expression and wellbeing. During this thought-provoking fireside chat, Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell and CNBC’s Melissa Repko, will discuss how the nation’s largest beauty retailer has taken a people-first approach to building its unique company culture, and how human connection serves as its north star helping to meaningfully shape and reshape the products, services and experiences offered, along with the many ways Ulta Beauty is leaning into its vision, mission and values to create a more inclusive industry for all.

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Dave Kimbell

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Monday Jan 15th

Beauty redefined: How Ulta Beauty is shaping how the world sees beauty inside and out