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title: "Group 1 Automotive adds ex-Ulta CEO Dave Kimbell to board, audit committee"
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description: "Group 1 Automotive appointed David C. Kimbell, former CEO of Ulta Beauty, to its board and audit committee effective August 10, 2026. This appointment expands the board from nine to ten directors. Kimbell previously led Ulta Beauty to significant revenue growth and serves as a director at Best Buy."
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# Group 1 Automotive adds ex-Ulta CEO Dave Kimbell to board, audit committee

-   Group 1 Automotive appointed David C. Kimbell to its board, effective Aug. 10, 2026. \* Kimbell will join the audit committee; the board expands to 10 directors from nine. \* He most recently served as CEO of Ulta Beauty, leading revenue growth to USD 11.3 billion in 2024 from USD 6.2 billion in 2020. \* Kimbell previously held Ulta roles including president, chief merchandising and marketing officer; he is also a Best Buy director. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Group 1 Automotive Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202608110659PR\_NEWS\_USPR\_\_\_\_\_DA22704) on August 11, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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