telephone and data systems
(TDS:New York Consolidated)

Executive Profile*

Background*

Ms. Mary N. Dillon has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of United States Cellular Corporation at Telephone & Data Systems Inc. since joining on June 1, 2010. Ms. Dillon has been Secretary at Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association since January 1, 2011. She has more than 25 years of experience in leading consumer-driven businesses and building brands. She is passionate about leveraging consumer insights and customer-focused strategies to propel ... share gains and profitable growth. She served as Global Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of McDonald's Corp. from October 3, 2005 to June 1, 2010. She oversaw McDonald's worldwide marketing efforts and global brand strategy across 118 countries. She served as Global Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's Restaurants Ltd. Prior to McDonald's, she served as President of Quaker Foods division of The Quaker Oats Company, Inc. from September 2004 to September 2005. She began her career in marketing for Quaker Oats in 1984 and held several positions of increasing responsibility, including vice president of marketing for Gatorade. She was employed by PepsiCo Corporation for approximately five years. Ms. Dillon served as Vice President of Marketing, Quaker Foods from 2002 to 2004, Vice President of Marketing at Gatorade and Propel Fitness Waters from 2000 to 2002, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Gardenburger, Inc. from 1996 to 2000 and Director of Product Offerings at Snapple Natural Beverages from 1995 to 1996. She served as the Vice President of Retail Marketing of Wholesome & Hearty Foods Company since July 1996. Ms. Dillon began her career as a Marketing Associate for Aunt Jemima Syrup at Quaker in 1984. Ms. Dillon served as Director of Marketing at Quaker, where she was employed from 1984 to 1996. During that time, she focused on consumer marketing and general management across many product categories and was a Senior Manager for products such as snacks, pet foods, and beverages. She serves as a Director of CTIA Wireless Internet Caucus. She has been a Director of United States Cellular Corporation since June 1, 2010. She has been Director at Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association since January 1, 2011. She has been an Independent Director at Target Corp. since September 12, 2007. She serves as Director for Northshore University HealthSystem. She serves on the Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago and is a member of The Economic Club of Chicago and The Chicago Network. She is a Board Member of Housing Opportunities for Women and a United Way Volunteer. She was named one of FierceWireless' "Most Influential Women in Wireless" in 2011. Ms. Dillon received BA in Marketing and Asian Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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