CEO Today Business Women of the Year Awards

USA 73 www.ceotodaymagazine.com CEO Today Business Women of the Year Awards 2019 MARY DILLON CEO of Ulta Beauty ABOUT MARY DILLON Mary was named Chief Executive Officer in June 2013. Prior to joining Ulta Beauty, she was President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of U.S. Cellular since June 2010. From 2005 to 2010, Mary served as Global Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President for McDonald’s Corporation. Prior to joining McDonald’s, she held various positions at PepsiCo, including President of the Quaker Foods division. Mary serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Starbucks Corporation and KKR & Co. Inc. and previously served on the board of Target Corporation from 2007 to 2013. Mary Dillon has the brains and the beauty. After working in a number of industries from food to technology, she found her true calling with Ulta Beauty in June 2013. She quickly noticed that the beauty brand had some cracks in their mirror, and focused on marketing the brand and turning into a luxury experience. She has refined their loyalty programme, launched an Ulta Beauty credit card and opened thousands of stores under her reign, making the brand a true staple in a pool of very large competitors. FIRM PROFILE Every day, we use the power of beauty to bring to life the possibilities that lie within each of us—inspiring every guest and enabling each associate to build a fulfilling career. Since opening our first store in 1990, Ulta Beauty has grown to become the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services.You’ll find more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 beauty brands across all categories and price points, including our private label Ulta Beauty Collection. Ulta Beauty is devoted to creating career opportunities that foster peak performance, reflect the diversity of the community, support work/life balance and empower associates to “wow” our guests. The Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation (UBCF) is committed to enhancing the education and well-being of women and their families throughout our communities. In addition to giving time, our associates are generous with their own money. Associates have the option to enroll in a payroll deduction program to further support the impact they and UBCF can have on our communities. In 2017, we launched an Associate Relief Program to provide financial grants to associates facing hardship. In 2017, Ulta Beauty established a national partnership with Dress for Success®, an international, not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. The partnership includes financial support and Ulta Beauty Collection product to help women look and feel their best. We support the continuum of services program at 27 local affiliates to give more than 20,000 women the tools they need to build long-term careers. Associates show support for women and families by volunteering to sort and merchandise the Dress for Success suiting boutiques, collect clothing accessories and provide tips on applying professional makeup. Our Vision To be the most loved beauty destination of our guests and the most admired retailer by our Ulta Beauty associates, communities, partners and investors. Our Values We work toward our mission and vision with our values at the heart of everything we do. www.ulta.com