Kecia Steelman has been announced as the new CEO of Ulta Beauty. The previous CEO of Ulta Beauty, Dave Kimbell, took retirement after serving at Ulta Beauty for eleven years (since 2014).

"It's been a crazy 24 hours, that's for sure, but it's been really exciting at the same time," said Kecia Steelman, the newly minted chief executive officer and president of Ulta Beauty, in an exclusive interview with WWD on Tuesday.

This leadership change follows the retirement of Dave Kimbell, who has been with Ulta Beauty for eleven years.

Dave Kimbell, chief executive officer of Ulta Beauty, stepped down on Monday, surprising many industry insiders. Kecia Steelman, president and chief operating officer, will succeed him as president and CEO and will join the company’s board. Kimbell will serve as an adviser to the company through June 28.

Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell will retire and Kecia Steelman, current President and COO, has been named as his successor.

Ulta Beauty said CEO Dave Kimbell is retiring after 11 years at the company, and will be replaced by COO Kecia Steelman.

Kecia Steelman succeeds Kimbell and his 11-year tenure.

Ulta Beauty has announced the retirement of Dave Kimbell as chief executive officer after 11 years with the business. The company said Kecia Steelman, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Kimbell as president and CEO.

Shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. ran higher after hours on Monday after the beauty-products chain appointed a key player in its recently announced comeback plans as its new chief executive and boosted its fourth-quarter outlook.

Key Takeaways Ulta Beauty announced CEO Dave Kimbell's retirement Monday.JPMorgan analysts still call the company a "top pick," citing its improved fourth-quarter outlook.Ulta's Q4 comparable sales and operating margin update implies higher earnings per share (EPS) than Wall Street's consensus,