Mike Maresca
Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Ulta Beauty
Evanta, a Gartner Company•Greater Chicago Area, United States
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As the leading U.S. beauty destination, Ulta Beauty brings to life endless possibilities for our guests and has become one of the most admired retailers in the industry. Joining as the Chief Technology and Information Officer in 2023, Mike leads with a deep passion for technology and its ability to create memorable guest experiences, empower our more than 50,000 associates, and lead the strategic growth of the Ulta Beauty business. With more than 25 years of experience across retail and consulting industries, Mike applies proven IT strategies, delivery excellence, and innovative thinking to drive results at scale. He is proud of the company's technology organization and its place among the very best in the retail industry. Mike leads with a people-centric approach, and deeply values inclusivity and innovation across a diverse team. Mike currently serves in several advisory roles across the technology sector and is a Board member with Chicago Innovation, a community-based organization that champions local entrepreneurs. Originally from Iowa, Mike received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Iowa State University in engineering.
Career Timeline
- Evanta, a Gartner CompanyCurrentNov 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
- Chief Information Officer Governing Body MemberCurrentNov 2024–Present
- Ulta BeautyCurrentJun 2023–Present· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Technology and Transformation OfficerCurrent2025–Present
- Chief Technology and Information OfficerJun 2023–Mar 2025
- Forbes Technology CouncilCurrentApr 2022–Present· 4 yrs 6 mos
- Official MemberCurrentApr 2022–Present
- Chicago InnovationCurrentMar 2022–Present· 4 yrs 7 mos
- Member Of The Board Of AdvisorsCurrentMar 2022–Present
- Jun 2020–Feb 2023· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Global CTO at Walgreens Boots AllianceJun 2020–Feb 2023
- Oct 1995–Jun 2020· 24 yrs 8 mos
- Global Managing Director - Enterprise AnalyticsJun 2017–Jun 2020
- Global Managing DirectorMay 2017–Jun 2020
- Global Managing Director - Internal IT2012–Jun 2020
- Managing DirectorOct 1995–Dec 2012
Education
Master of Science (MS)
Aerospace Engineering with focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics
Iowa State UniversityBachelor of Science (BS)
Aerospace Engineering
Iowa State University