Lauren Hobart
Lauren Hobart | |
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| Born | August 1, 1968 |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods |
Lauren Hobart (born August 1, 1968) is a prominent American executive who has served as the president and CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods since February 2021.
Early life
Hobart earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed an MBA program at Stanford University.
Career
Her professional journey began with positions at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, followed by a 14-year tenure at PepsiCo, where she held senior leadership roles, including Chief Marketing Officer for North America's Carbonated Soft Drinks division. In 2011, she joined Dick's Sporting Goods as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. By 2015, she was promoted to executive vice president and CMO, eventually advancing to chief customer and digital officer. Hobart was named president in 2017 and became a member of the board of directors in 2018.
Between 2014 and 2018, she was a board member at Sonic Corp. In October 2020, she was appointed as a non-executive director at Yum! Brands, a position she held until 2022. In March 2023, Hobart joined the board of Marriott International.
On February 1, 2021, Hobart took over from Edward W. Stack as CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods, marking the first time a woman has led the company, which had previously been managed by members of the Stack family.
As president of The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, Hobart initiated the Sports Matter program in 2014 to provide grants and sponsorships aimed at supporting youth sports programs in underserved communities. She is also affiliated with The Business Council.