US retailer Nordstrom names Kelly Dilts as chief financial officer

21 Jul '25

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US retailer Nordstrom names Kelly Dilts as chief financial officer

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Nordstrom, Inc has named Kelly Dilts as its new chief financial officer, effective August 29.
She brings over 30 years of financial leadership, most recently serving as CFO at Dollar General.
At Nordstrom, Dilts will oversee core financial functions, real estate, store development, and strategic sourcing, aiming to drive financial discipline and sustainable growth.

Nordstrom, Inc. announced the appointment of Kelly Dilts as chief financial officer, effective August 29. Dilts joins Nordstrom from Dollar General where she has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2023. In this role, Dilts will oversee all core financial functions, as well as real estate, store development, and strategic sourcing.

"After a thorough search, we're excited to welcome Kelly to the Nordstrom team," said Erik Nordstrom, co-CEO of Nordstrom, Inc. "She brings three decades of financial leadership experience and a proven track record of driving strong results at large-scale omnichannel retailers. We're confident she'll help us strengthen our business, execute on our priorities, and continue delivering for our customers."

Prior to Dollar General, Dilts served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Francesca's Holding Corporation from 2016 to 2019 and senior vice president of finance and investor relations for Tailored Brands (formerly The Men's Wearhouse, Inc.).

"I'm honored to join Nordstrom at such a pivotal moment in the company's evolution," said Dilts. "Nordstrom is a company with a strong legacy, a clear sense of purpose, and a deep commitment to its customers, employees, and brand partners. I look forward to working alongside the leadership team to build on that foundation—focusing on financial discipline, operational excellence, and sustainable long-term growth."