Mike Maresca

Mike Maresca

Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Ulta Beauty

Evanta, a Gartner Company•Greater Chicago Area, United States

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Experience31+ Years

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Nov 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Chief Information Officer Governing Body MemberCurrent
      Nov 2024–Present
  • Jun 2023–Present· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Technology and Transformation OfficerCurrent
      2025–Present
    • Chief Technology and Information Officer
      Jun 2023–Mar 2025
  • Apr 2022–Present· 4 yrs 6 mos
    • Official MemberCurrent
      Apr 2022–Present
  • Mar 2022–Present· 4 yrs 7 mos
    • Member Of The Board Of AdvisorsCurrent
      Mar 2022–Present
  • Jun 2020–Feb 2023· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Global CTO at Walgreens Boots Alliance
      Jun 2020–Feb 2023
  • Oct 1995–Jun 2020· 24 yrs 8 mos
    • Global Managing Director - Enterprise Analytics
      Jun 2017–Jun 2020
    • Global Managing Director
      May 2017–Jun 2020
    • Global Managing Director - Internal IT
      2012–Jun 2020
    • Managing Director
      Oct 1995–Dec 2012

Education

Master of Science (MS)

Aerospace Engineering with focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Aerospace Engineering

Iowa State University

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Enterprise ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceERPChange ManagementArchitectureBusiness ProcessLeadershipManagementSDLCBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisPMOProgram ManagementConsultingBusiness TransformationSolution ArchitectureOutsourcingIntegrationIT StrategyBusiness Process Design