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.

Kecia Steelman succeeds Kimbell and his 11-year tenure.

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

Key Takeaways Ulta Beauty said CEO Dave Kimbell is retiring after 11 years at the company, effective Monday.Kimbell will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer Kecia Steelman.The cosmetics retailer also said it expects its fourth-quarter operating margin to land above the high end of its previously estimated range.

Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell is stepping down, the company said Monday, as the cosmetics retailer looks to reignite sales momentum in the slumping beauty category. The stock was rising.Kecia Steelman,

Ulta Beauty announced that CEO Dave Kimbell will retire, with COO Kecia Steelman stepping in as CEO and joining the board effective immediately. The company also raised its fiscal fourth-quarter outlook due to stronger-than-expected holiday performance,

Shares of Ulta Beauty were up 0.97% in after-hours trading session on Monday as the specialty retailer announced its CEO Dave Kimbell will step down from his post, with retail sentiment staying bearish.

CEO Dave Kimbell is stepping down effective immediately, Ulta said Monday, and will stay on as an advisor through June 28.