Revolution Beauty CEO to step down and join Ulta as merchandise boss
Upon Lauren Brindley’s departure at the end of May, Colin Henry will take up the chief executive role in the interim
Revolution Beauty has announced that chief executive Lauren Brindley will be stepping down from her role and as a member of the board on 31 May 2025, in order to join Ulta Beauty as a chief merchandising and digital officer.
Upon Brindley’s departure at the end of May, Colin Henry will take up the chief executive role in the interim, having served as a non-executive director of Revolution Beauty since August 2023.
Henry has over 35 years of consumer goods and retail experience, having held leadership roles at Jaeger, Esprit, Nike, Umbro, Polo Ralph Lauren and M&S. He is currently a non-executive director of New Look.
The group nominations committee has started its search for a permanent chief executive. In the meantime, Brindley will work with Henry to ensure “a seamless transition” prior to beginning her new role at the US’s largest beauty retailer.
Alistair McGeorge, chairman of Revolution Beauty, said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Lauren for her considerable contribution to Revolution Beauty. We now have a clear strategy, a stronger management team, more efficient operations, and a sustainable financial model. Lauren leaves the group well-placed for future success and we wish her all the best in her new role.
“Colin’s time on the board, which played a key role in defining the group’s new strategy, and his significant sector experience mean he is very well suited to take up the position of interim CEO.”
Brindley added: “It has been a privilege to lead Revolution Beauty and our brilliant team. This is a business with unique capabilities, a loyal customer base and now a compelling strategy for future growth.
“I am confident that the focus on the Masterbrand and our core portfolio of products will continue to deliver benefits and I look forward to following the group’s success in the future.”