Mary Kay Inc. Names David Holl President, Chief Executive Officer; Richard R. Rogers, Son of Mary Kay Ash and Company Cofounder, Assumes Title of Executive Chairman of Board

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, today announced the promotion of David Holl, 45, to president and chief executive officer. As leader of Mary Kay Inc.'s executive committee, Holl will direct all operational and fiscal initiatives for more than 4,000 Mary Kay Inc. employees worldwide who support the Company's rapidly expanding independent sales force, which currently exceeds 1.6 million Independent Beauty Consultants in more than 30 global markets.

In a related move, Richard R. Rogers, son of Mary Kay Ash and Company cofounder, assumed the title of executive chairman of the board. Rogers will continue to provide strategic direction and long-range planning for the privately held company that generated total wholesale revenues of $2.2 billion in 2005.

“For the past five years, David has been managing the bulk of the Company's day-to-day operations, so this promotion is much deserved.”

Holl joined Mary Kay Inc. in 1993 and has served in a variety of roles including chief financial officer and treasurer and, most recently, president and chief operating officer.

"Throughout the past 13 years, David's leadership and expertise have contributed significantly to Mary Kay's unprecedented growth, including our successful expansion into Eastern Europe and China, which today represent our fastest-growing markets," said Rogers. "For the past five years, David has been managing the bulk of the Company's day-to-day operations, so this promotion is much deserved.

"For well over a decade, David has served as a daily example of the principled management my mother defined as the cornerstone of her Company more than 40 years ago," continued Rogers. "I'm fully confident that under David's leadership, Mary Kay will continue to strengthen its position in the global marketplace as a provider of outstanding products, as well as an unlimited business opportunity for women to achieve personal and financial success. It's gratifying to know that the Mary Kay business opportunity is as relevant today as it was in 1963 when my mother had the courage and vision to step out on her own at a time when there were very few opportunities for women. Today, more than ever, women want to take control of their lives. The Mary Kay business opportunity affords them the freedom and flexibility to plan their work around their other interests and activities. David is just as committed as I am to making sure that the Mary Kay opportunity continues to thrive -- in the U.S., as well as all of the global markets in which we operate."

Holl earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from Clemson University and an M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina. Prior to his career at Mary Kay, Holl served as vice president in the corporate capital division at Citibank based in New York, and as a financial analyst for Union Texas Petroleum. He is a member of the Mary Kay Inc. board of directors and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA) board of directors, as well as the World Federation of Direct Selling Association CEO Council and other civic boards, including the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Holl and his wife Suzanne reside in Dallas with their three daughters.

Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, achieved another year of record results in 2005, exceeding $2.2 billion in wholesale sales. The Company's independent sales force includes more than 1.6 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in more than 30 markets worldwide. Mary Kay Inc. has averaged double-digit annual growth since the Company's founding in 1963 and celebrates 43 years of enriching women's lives. To locate a Consultant near you, call 1-800-MARY KAY (627-9529) or use the Consultant Locator at www.marykay.com.