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247 Beauty CEOs Depart Amid Industry Turmoil

7/1/2025

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The beauty industry is in turmoil, witnessing a staggering 247 CEOs leave their posts in February—a sharp 11% rise from January. Amid layoffs at Kenvue and a wave of departures at Ulta Beauty, experts warn that economic uncertainty and fierce competition will keep the leadership carousel spinning through 2026.

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The beauty industry is in turmoil, witnessing a staggering 247 CEOs leave their posts in February—a sharp 11% rise from January. Amid layoffs at Kenvue and a wave of departures at Ulta Beauty, experts warn that economic uncertainty and fierce competition will keep the leadership carousel spinning through 2026.