BOLINGBROOK, Ill., August 17 — Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced the appointment of Brieane Olson to its Board of Directors, effective August 31, 2026.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brie to our Board of Directors,” said Kecia Steelman, president and chief executive officer. “She has extensive experience leading consumer retail organizations through periods of growth and transformation, and we are confident her insights into strategy execution, talent development, and long-term value creation will be invaluable to the Board as we continue to advance our Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy.”
Ms. Olson joins the Ulta Beauty Board with over 20 years of specialty retail experience spanning strategic planning, brand building, omnichannel commerce, merchandising, and organizational leadership. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Sunwear (“PacSun”), a private specialty retailer offering lifestyle apparel and related products, a position she has held since May 2023, and as PacSun’s President since June 2021 and Chief Brand Officer since July 2020. Since joining PacSun in 2007, Ms. Olson has held leadership positions of increasing responsibility, including previous service as PacSun’s Chief Merchandising Officer and Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Design. Prior to joining PacSun, Ms. Olson held leadership positions with Abercombie & Fitch, Hollywould, and Valentino.
Ms. Olson also serves on the board of directors of PacSun. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the University of California, Berkeley, a master’s degree in Fashion from Istituto Marangoni in Italy, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
With the appointment of Ms. Olson, who will fill the seat on the Board vacated by Kelly G. Garcia in connection with his transition to the role of Ulta Beauty’s Chief Technology Officer, Ulta Beauty’s Board will consist of 10 directors.