The Executives' Exchange Episode 006 - Mary Dillon, Executive Chair, Ulta Beauty
On this episode of The Executives’ Exchange, Mary Dillon, Executive Chair, Ulta Beauty joins us to discuss her journey as a first generation college graduate, as well as the luck and preparedness which yielded her early successes. She discusses the challenge of making an iconic American meal healthier; the three lenses of leadership she feels are required to build an exceptional team: functional expertise; enterprise thinking and collaboration; her successful run at Ulta Beauty, the future of retail and more!
Host of this episode: Margaret Mueller, CEO & President of the Executives' Club of Chicago
1:20 - Family, Upbringing, Education, Early Years 4:35 - First Paycheck, Early Career 8:20 - Luck or Preparation, Mary's Story 14:45 - Culture at Quaker Oats 17:45 - The Pepsico Days 21:30 - The Move to McDonalds 29:00 - Transition to US Cellular 33:30 - Advice for CMO to CEO Path 35:50 - Ulta Beauty Success and Reflection 41:45 - Business During the Pandemic 47:40 - The Importance of Connection to Employees 49:30 - Ulta Inside Target 52:30 - Rapid Fire Round Questions
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Host of this episode: Margaret Mueller, CEO & President of the Executives' Club of Chicago
Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, the Executives' Club of Chicago
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