New CEO of Mary Kay Cosmetics is founder’s grandson

Ryan Rogers. Photo via Mary Kay Global

Ryan Rogers will take the reins as Mary Kay CEO after David Holl recently announced his retirement.

Currently serving as the chief investment officer, Rogers also happens to be the grandson of the late Mary Kay Ash, who founded the company almost 60 years ago in Dallas. Ash was also an Old Preston Hollow resident for some time in her now demolished pink mansion.

The announcement comes after Holl stepped down as CEO after 30 years. He will remain Chairman of the Board.

“As a young man, my grandmother predicted I would someday lead her company and worked to prepare me by sharing many of her lessons in leadership. As usual, Mary Kay was right. I am honored but also energized to have the opportunity to lead my grandmother’s company as we begin our 60^th anniversary year,” Rogers said in the press release.

Rogers started his career at Mary Kay as a financial analyst in 2000. He will take on the role as CEO in January 2023.