Inside The ELC–Ulta Fireside Chat Where Two Presidents Share What it Really Takes to Lead With Purpose

Two leaders, one long term partnership Tara Simon, President, The Americas at The Estée Lauder Companies, oversees strategy and execution across the U.S., Canada and Latin America, driving growth and profitability in brick and mortar channels, including specialty multi partners like Ulta.

She previously served as Global Brand President of Too Faced, and before joining ELC, held senior merchandising roles at Ulta Beauty itself.

Kecia Steelman, President and CEO of Ulta Beauty, leads the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., with more than 1,500 stores nationwide and a portfolio spanning mass, masstige and prestige brands, including a significant Estée Lauder presence.

Their shared history supplier and retailer, but also former colleagues gave the discussion an unusually candid tone…