Ulta Beauty has announced that Kelly E. Garcia, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Domino’s Pizza, Inc. and Gisel Ruiz, former executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Sam’s Club Division of Walmart, Inc., have been elected to its board of directors.
At Domino's Pizza, Garcia is responsible for providing the company’s technology vision and leadership, as well as developing and implementing strategic technology initiatives to support and improve the business globally.
Ruiz retired from her role as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Sam’s Club division of Walmart in 2019. She held a variety of leadership roles in operations and human resources with wide ranging responsibilities including cost optimization, real estate operations, in-store innovation and sustainability.
The Ulta Beauty Board now consists of 13 members; 54% are women and 31% are racially diverse.
Mary Dillon, executive chair, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Kelly and Gisel to the Ulta Beauty family and are confident their leadership and operational expertise in key, strategic areas will only strengthen our work. The Ulta Beauty Board of Directors’ unique insights and perspectives continue to guide the important work the company does to shape how the world sees and experiences beauty while reflecting the beautifully diverse guests we serve.”
