DoorDash announced today (May 18) the appointment of Tim Castree as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.According to the press release, the executivesucceeds Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, who departed after seven years in the role. Castree most recently served as Vice President of Prime and Marketing for Amazon in the EU, and his scope of responsibilities aligns closely with DoorDash's growth plans.

"Tim is a deeply customer-centric, naturally curious leader who brings rare rigor to every dimension of marketing—from performance and data to brand building at global scale," said Prabir Adarkar, DoorDash's President and Chief Operating Officer. "What sets him apart is his ability to build truly localized brands in every market, which is exactly what DoorDash needs as it continues to grow and reach new audiences worldwide."

During his tenure at Amazon, Castree oversaw brand, performance, and growth marketing across more than 15 markets. Previously, he built and led global marketing organizations at agencies such as GroupM and Wavemaker. His experience in helping brands develop relationships with customers may aid DoorDash in its continued expansion of its commerce platform.

DoorDash achieved record membership sign-ups, new highs in monthly active users, and strong consumer engagement across markets in the first quarter of 2026,according to the financial report. Total orders grew 27% year-over-year, and revenue grew 33% year-over-year to $4 billion. In April, the companyexpanded its grocery business in Canadaand is committed toexpanding its partnership with Kroger。

In marketing, DoorDash launched a multi-channelMother's Day-themed marketing campaignthis month, incorporating reality TV and internet meme culture. The company also continues tobuild out its retail media division, with advertising revenue continuing to grow.

"What drew me to DoorDash is its mission. Our focus on serving local communities, local businesses, and local Dashers is a powerful and unique story, and an excellent starting point for the platform," Castree said in a statement. "I am excited to help tell that story in authentic and relevant ways as we evolve our brand, while continuing to broaden customers' understanding of what DoorDash can offer."