Kelly Mahoney

Kelly Mahoney

Chief Marketing Officer and Board Advisor | Digital Transformation | Data-Led Personalization | Values Based Leader

Ulta Beauty•Greater Chicago Area, United States

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Visionary and consumer obsessed marketing executive and Board Member with a passion for brand building and proven ability to lead profitable growth strategies, launching new programs, and scaling existing businesses across a variety of industries in the private and public sector. Change leader focused on driving digital transformation, scaling omni-channel personalization, unlocking business value and driving deep brand engagement. Proven track record of building best-in-class loyalty marketing programs and communication strategies accelerating acquisition, driving retention and delivering bottom line growth. Values based leader focused on developing world class talent and fostering an engaging, inclusive, and high performing culture.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Nov 2015–Present· 10 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Marketing OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2025–Present
    • Senior Vice President, Customer and Growth Marketing
      Jul 2023–Feb 2025
    • Vice President, Customer Marketing
      Dec 2019–Jul 2023
    • Senior Director of Customer Marketing
      Jul 2018–Dec 2019
    • Director of Retail Strategy
      2017–Dec 2019
    • Senior Manager, Marketing
      Nov 2015–Dec 2016
  • Jun 2021–Apr 2026· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Jun 2021–Apr 2026
  • 2017–Dec 2019· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Strategic Advisory Board Member
      2017–Dec 2019
  • Apr 2012–Nov 2015· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Partner, Management Consulting Services
      Apr 2012–Nov 2015
  • 2004–Apr 2012· 8 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief of Staff to President of US Convenience and Fuels Retail
      2010–Apr 2012
    • Retail Product Marketing
      2004–2010
  • 1999–2000· 1 yr
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      1999–2000

Education

Advanced Education Certification

Conducting Business Internationally

Thunderbird School of Global Management

MBA

Management

DePaul Driehaus College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Finance, General

Loyola University Chicago

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Kelly Mahoney
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementProduct ManagementProject ManagementAnalyticsSix SigmaManagementBusiness AnalysisProcurementProgram ManagementStrategyContinuous ImprovementStrategic PlanningSupply Chain ManagementBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisBudgetsProcess ImprovementBusiness DevelopmentPricing StrategyIT Strategy