Nordstrom, Inc. has appointed Kelly Dilts as chief financial officer (CFO), effective August 29. Dilts joins Nordstrom from Dollar General, where she has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2023.

As Nordstrom’s CFO, Dilts will oversee all core financial functions, as well as real estate, store development and strategic sourcing.

“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.”

Before Dollar General, Dilts served as EVP and CFO for Francesca’s Holding Corporation from 2016 to 2019 and SVP of Finance and Investor Relations for Tailored Brands, formerly The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

“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.”

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