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Ulta Beauty (ULTA) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 14, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Kelly E. Garcia transitions from board director to Chief Technology Officer on anticipated August 31, 2026.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Kelly E. Garcia transitions from board director to Chief Technology Officer on anticipated August 31, 2026
- Board resignation effective when Garcia begins CTO service, creating an executive leadership change
- Move concentrates technology expertise in management while reducing board membership by one director
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Mr. Garcia resigned from Ulta Beauty’s Board effective upon his transition to CTO
- Leadership shift concentrates Mr. Garcia’s role in technology operations while reducing Board representation
- Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 for transition details
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Kelly Garcia appointed CTO effective August 31, 2026, adding leadership focused on technology execution
- Garcia brings more than 25 years across e-commerce, loyalty, digital innovation, and cybersecurity
- Former Domino’s EVP and CTO since July 2012, supporting Ulta’s digital and technology modernization
- Board resignation effective upon CTO start date, removing his director role while avoiding dual responsibilities
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