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DoorDash taps ex-Amazon exec as CMO.

What happened

DoorDash hired Tim Castree as chief marketing officer on May 18th '26.

Source

marketingdive.comMay 18, 2026

DoorDash taps ex-Amazon exec as CMO.

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DoorDash taps ex-Amazon exec as CMO. Tim Castree will replace Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, who announced plans to depart the delivery platform in March. Published May 18, 2026 DoorDash today, May 18, announced that Tim Castree has been appointed chief marketing officer, effective immediately, per a press release. The executive, who replaces Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, most recently served as vice president of EU Prime and marketing for Amazon - a purview that is in line with the delivery platform's growth plans. "Tim is a deeply customer-obsessed, naturally curious leader who brings a rare intellectual rigor to every dimension of marketing, from performance and data to brand building at global scale," said Prabir Adarkar, president and chief operating officer of DoorDash. "What sets him apart is his ability to build brands that feel genuinely local in every market, which is exactly what DoorDash needs as we continue to grow and reach new audiences around the world." At Amazon, Castree oversaw brand, performance and growth marketing across more than 15 markets. Previously, he built and led global marketing organizations at agencies GroupM and Wavemaker. His experience helping brands evolve their relationships with customers could be helpful as DoorDash continues to expand its commerce platform. DoorDash in Q1 2026 saw record membership signups, a new high for monthly active users and...

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Event
Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Tim Castreechief marketing officer
Takes effect
May 18, 2026

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  • Tim Castreechief marketing officer · Named in the story

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NASDAQ:DASH

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  • marketing

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Confidence
84%
Detected
May 18, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
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