Ulta Beauty, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Ulta Beauty, Inc. announced on July 14, 2026 (via an 8-K and press release) that board member Kelly E. Garcia will transition to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Mr. Garcia provided notice of his resignation from the Board effective on the date he begins serving as CTO, with an anticipated start date of August 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing date: July 14, 2026 (Form 8-K; press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1).
• Transition: Kelly E. Garcia will move from Board member to CTO, anticipated to commence service on August 31, 2026.
• Resignation: Mr. Garcia’s resignation from the Board is effective when he begins his CTO role.
• Signatory: The 8-K was signed by Rene G. Cásares, Chief Legal Officer of Ulta Beauty.

Why It Matters

• Leadership: This is a senior technology leadership change that could affect Ulta’s tech strategy and execution; the company is promoting an existing board member into an operational CTO role.
• Governance: Mr. Garcia’s move will create a Board vacancy once he assumes the CTO position, which investors should watch for any announced board replacement or related governance updates.
• Disclosure: The company provided formal disclosure via an 8-K and press release; no additional compensation or role details were included in the filing.