American Airlines Names Mary Dillon to Compensation and Governance Committees
American Airlines elected Mary Dillon to its board, assigning her to the Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility Committee. Dillon brings over 40 years of senior leadership at Foot Locker, Ulta Beauty and U.S. Cellular and has served on KKR’s board since 2018.
1. Board Appointment
American Airlines elected Mary Dillon to its board of directors, assigning her to the Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility Committee effective immediately.
2. Professional Track Record
Dillon served as President and CEO of Foot Locker from 2022 to 2025, CEO of Ulta Beauty from 2013 to 2021, and President and CEO of U.S. Cellular from 2010 to 2013, earlier holding senior marketing roles at McDonald’s and PepsiCo.
3. Expected Contributions
Executives anticipate Dillon’s strategic vision and transformation record will strengthen compensation frameworks, governance practices and customer-focused initiatives, leveraging her extensive board history including service on KKR’s board since 2018.