Yesterday, Ulta Beauty has appointed Christopher DelOrefice as its new chief financial officer, effective December 5. He succeeds Chris Lialios, who had been serving as interim CFO until a permanent replacement was named.
DelOrefice joins the U.S. beauty retailer from Becton Dickinson & Company, where he has held the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer since September 2021. Prior to that, he spent more than two decades at Johnson & Johnson, taking on a series of senior financial leadership roles including vice president of investor relations, vice president of finance and CFO for North America hospital medical devices, and vice president of finance and CFO for North America consumer. Earlier in his career, he also held positions at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, AET Films, and Ametek, Inc.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the Ulta Beauty family,” said Kecia Steelman, president and chief executive officer of Ulta Beauty. “Chris brings deep financial expertise and a proven track record of delivering leading financial performance and building high-performing, engaged teams across global organizations. With his experience leading core finance functions, global operations, strategy, and enterprise transformation for public companies, Chris will be a great partner as we continue to execute our Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy and deliver long-term value for all stakeholders.”
DelOrefice’s appointment marks the latest leadership change at Ulta Beauty, which in the past year has brought in a new chief marketing officer, chief merchandising and digital officer, and CEO. Earlier this month, the company also unveiled a new online marketplace dedicated to beauty and wellness, expanding its digital ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a leader in the U.S. beauty retail space.
