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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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
- Ulta BeautyCurrentNov 2015–Present· 10 yrs 11 mos
- Chief Marketing OfficerCurrentFeb 2025–Present
- Senior Vice President, Customer and Growth MarketingJul 2023–Feb 2025
- Vice President, Customer MarketingDec 2019–Jul 2023
- Senior Director of Customer MarketingJul 2018–Dec 2019
- Director of Retail Strategy2017–Dec 2019
- Senior Manager, MarketingNov 2015–Dec 2016
- Jun 2021–Apr 2026· 4 yrs 10 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsJun 2021–Apr 2026
- 2017–Dec 2019· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Strategic Advisory Board Member2017–Dec 2019
- Apr 2012–Nov 2015· 3 yrs 7 mos
- Partner, Management Consulting ServicesApr 2012–Nov 2015
- 2004–Apr 2012· 8 yrs 3 mos
- Chief of Staff to President of US Convenience and Fuels Retail2010–Apr 2012
- Retail Product Marketing2004–2010
- 1999–2000· 1 yr
- Consultant, Professional Services1999–2000
Education
Advanced Education Certification
Conducting Business Internationally
Thunderbird School of Global ManagementMBA
Management
DePaul Driehaus College of BusinessBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Finance, General
Loyola University Chicago