01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 14, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on July 14, 2026 to report that Kelly E.
Garcia, a member of its Board of Directors, will transition to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), with an anticipated start date of August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia provided notice of his resignation from the Board, effective as of the date he commences service as CTO. The company issued a press release on the same day announcing the change, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
The press release states that Mr. Garcia has served on the Board since 2022 and that CEO Kecia Steelman views his board experience, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, as valuable in strengthening the executive team. Mr. Garcia most recently served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza since July 2012, and previously was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations for R. L.
Polk & Company. The release links the appointment to the company's Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy, which it says is aimed at driving market share growth.
The filing does not disclose compensation terms for the new role or any financial results. For investors, the key takeaways are a board seat being vacated and a new executive-level technology leadership appointment, consistent with the company's stated focus on technology capabilities.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Kelly E. Garcia will move from the Board of Directors to the newly appointed role of Chief Technology Officer, with an anticipated start date of August 31, 2026.
- Mr. Garcia provided notice of resignation from the Board, effective as of the date he commences service as CTO.
- Mr. Garcia has been a Board member since 2022 and previously served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza since July 2012.
- CEO Kecia Steelman cited Mr. Garcia's expertise in global e-commerce, customer loyalty, digital innovation, and cybersecurity as relevant to advancing the company's technology capabilities.
- The appointment is tied to the Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy, which the company says is intended to drive market share growth and long-term value.
- The filing discloses no compensation arrangements for the CTO role.
- The press release is furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) and is not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kelly Garcia and what is his new role?
Kelly E. Garcia is a current member of Ulta Beauty's Board of Directors, where he has served since 2022. He will become the company's Chief Technology Officer, with an anticipated start date of August 31, 2026.
Will Ulta Beauty's Board lose a member?
Yes. Mr. Garcia provided notice that he will resign from the Board effective as of the date he begins service as CTO.
What is Mr. Garcia's professional background?
He served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza from July 2012, where he led technology vision and strategic technology initiatives globally. Earlier, he was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations at R. L. Polk & Company. He holds a B.S. in computer science and engineering from The Ohio State University.
Does the filing disclose his compensation for the CTO role?
No. The filing does not include details of compensation or other terms of his appointment as CTO.
How does the company describe the rationale for the appointment?
CEO Kecia Steelman said Mr. Garcia's Board experience, including perspectives on AI and other emerging technologies, will strengthen the executive team as the company advances its technology capabilities and executes its Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy.
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