Mary Beth Laughton

Mary Beth Laughton is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the consumer brand industry who was recently appointed to Instacart's Board of Directors.14 She currently serves as the Head of Global Nike Direct to Consumer.36

Prior to her role at Nike, Laughton held significant leadership positions at other prominent companies:

1. President and CEO of Athleta (Gap Inc.)2
2. EVP of Omni retail for Sephora U.S., where she led e-commerce and stores channels, increasing online business 5x2
3. Various roles at Nike, including General Manager of e-commerce for Europe2

Laughton's expertise spans digital operations, customer understanding, and innovative experience delivery.2 She has a strong background in driving omni-channel growth and has overseen areas such as digital marketing, merchandising, store operations, CRM/analytics, and digital innovation.2

Her educational background includes:

• MBA from Harvard Business School
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University2

Laughton's appointment to Instacart's Board of Directors is seen as valuable due to her extensive experience in retail, e-commerce, and consumer brands, which aligns well with Instacart's business model and growth strategies.15