In Personal Board of Directors, top business leaders talk about the people they turn to for advice, and how those people have shaped their perspective and helped them succeed. Previous installments from the series are here.
Mary Dillon was often the unexpected pick over the course of her multidecade career—even when she was selected as chief executive of Ulta Beauty Inc. in 2013. She lacked the extensive retail experience that board members initially had sought. She says she felt “determined to prove that the right choice was made.”
