Mary Dillon

Mary Dillon

Purpose-Driven Leader | Incoming Board Chair, Save the Children US | Former CEO, Foot Locker & Ulta Beauty

KKR

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Experience42+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Chicago-native and accomplished business executive, Mary Dillon has spent over four decades leading iconic consumer brands across industries including beauty, retail, telecom, restaurants, and packaged goods. Most recently, she served as President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc., and previously led Ulta Beauty as CEO and Executive Chair, helping transform it into the largest beauty retailer in the U.S. Mary is equally passionate about purpose-driven work, currently serving as trustee and incoming Board Chair of Save the Children US. She is deeply committed to advancing health, education and protection for children in the United States and around the world. She also serves on the Board of Directors of KKR & Co. Inc., a global investment company and previously served on the Board of Directors of Starbucks. A proud first-generation college graduate, Mary lives in the Chicago area with her husband and enjoys adventure travel, tennis, and pickleball with her four adult children.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • KKRCurrent
    Sep 2018–Present· 8 yrs
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Sep 2018–Present
  • Aug 2022–Sep 2025· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • President and Chief Executive Officer
      Aug 2022–Sep 2025
  • Jul 2013–Jun 2022· 8 yrs 11 mos
    • Executive Chair
      Jun 2021–Jun 2022
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jul 2013–Jun 2021
  • Jun 2010–Jun 2013· 3 yrs
    • President and Chief Executive Officer
      Jun 2010–Jun 2013
  • Oct 2005–Jun 2010· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Global Chief Marketing Officer
      Oct 2005–Jun 2010
  • Jun 1984–Sep 2005· 21 yrs 3 mos
    • President, Quaker Foods Division
      Jun 1984–Sep 2005

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Marketing

University of Illinois Chicago

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