Former Chief Executive Officer. Independent Director. Director Since: July 2023. Age: 59. Education: DePauw University, Purdue University. Committees: Compensation (Chair), Finance & Investment Policy. Other Public Boards: None.

Mr. Kimbell is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in retail and consumer-driven businesses. As former Chief Executive Officer of Ulta Beauty, Inc., he brings strong expertise in marketing, retail, and business transformation to the Board, which will help Best Buy evolve the future of retail.

CEO / Executive Leadership

Mr. Kimbell served as CEO of Ulta Beauty, the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S., from June 2021 until January 2025. Before that, he was Ulta Beauty's Chief Merchandising and Chief Marketing Officer.

Marketing

Mr. Kimbell brings over 25 years of merchandising and marketing experience to the Best Buy Board. Prior to serving as CEO, he held several leadership positions in marketing at Ulta Beauty, as well as U.S. Cellular, Seventh Generation, PepsiCo, and The Procter & Gamble Company.

Retail

Mr. Kimbell brings a deep understanding of the retail industry through his multiple roles at Ulta Beauty. He also brings experience developing transformation strategies necessary to operate successfully in the evolving omnichannel environment.

Experience Qualifications

CEO and director, Ulta Beauty (2021-2025)

President, Ulta Beauty (2019-2021)

Chief Merchandising Officer, Ulta Beauty (2015-2019)

Chief Marketing Officer, Ulta Beauty (2014-2019)

Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President, U.S. Cellular (2011-2014)

Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President, Seventh Generation (2008-2010)

Vice President of Marketing, PepsiCo's Quaker Food Division (2001-2008)

Brand Manager, Beauty Division, The Procter & Gamble Company (1996-2001)