Mary Dillon (businesswoman)
American businesswoman (born 1962)
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Mary Dillon (born 1962) is an American businesswoman and the former CEO of Foot Locker.[1][2]
Ulta Beauty
Mary Dillon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1962 (age 63–64) Chicago, Illinois |
| Education | University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Board member of | Starbucks Ulta Beauty |
Early life and education
Dillon was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, the fourth of six siblings.[3][4] Her father worked as a steelworker, while her mother was a housewife.[5][6] Dillon studied college at the University of Illinois and worked various jobs, such as a waitress, a house cleaner, and a bank teller, to acquire money for her tuition.[7] She earned her bachelor's degree in marketing in 1983.[8]
Career
Dillon was the CEO of Ulta Beauty, a beauty retail company, from July 2013 until June 2021, when she became chair.[9][10][11][12] In May 2019, Dillon announced plans for Ulta to expand its business internationally, beginning with store openings in Canada.[13]
Dillion was the CEO of Foot Locker from August 2022 until 2025 when she left the company.[14][15]
Dillon was global chief marketing officer and executive vice president of McDonald's from 2005 to 2010.[16][17] She was CEO and president of U.S. Cellular from 2010 to 2013.[18][16]
Dillon is a member of The Business Council.[19] She is a non-executive director of Starbucks.[11]
Dillon was named one of Fortune's most powerful women in 2016.[20] In 2016, she became a trustee of the Save the Children Federation.[21][22] In October 2018, she was awarded the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award for philanthropic leadership.[23] In June 2019, Dillon was named one of the world's best CEOs by Barron's.[24] She was named on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women in 2023.[25]
