DoorDash names former Amazon executive Tim Castree as chief marketing officer

SAN FRANCISCO: DoorDash has appointed Tim Castree as its new chief marketing officer, as the company sharpens its focus on expanding beyond restaurant delivery into broader local commerce and everyday consumer services.

Castree officially joined the company on May 18, 2026, bringing with him a mix of global brand-building experience, performance marketing expertise and operational leadership gathered across some of the world’s biggest consumer and technology businesses.

Most recently, Castree led EU Prime and Marketing at Amazon, where he oversaw brand, growth and performance marketing across more than 15 international markets. Before that, he held senior leadership roles at GroupM and Wavemaker, helping global brands navigate large-scale consumer campaigns across multiple regions.

DoorDash said Castree’s experience in balancing global brand consistency with local market relevance made him a strong fit for the company’s next growth phase, particularly as it broadens customer engagement beyond food delivery into categories tied to daily convenience and neighbourhood commerce.

The company highlighted Castree’s ability to combine brand storytelling with measurable business outcomes, noting that his leadership style aligns closely with DoorDash’s customer-first and execution-focused culture.

Commenting on the appointment, DoorDash president and COO Prabir Adarkar said, “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.”

Adarkar added that Castree’s understanding of how to make brands feel locally authentic across markets would be particularly valuable as DoorDash continues reaching new audiences globally.

For Castree, the attraction appears rooted as much in mission as marketing.

Speaking about his move, Tim Castree said, “The idea that we live in service of local communities, local businesses and local Dashers is a powerful and differentiated story to tell.”

He added that he was excited to help broaden how consumers think about what DoorDash can offer in everyday life while making the brand feel relevant across different stages of its evolution.

Castree’s appointment also marks the next chapter in a leadership transition at DoorDash. His arrival follows the planned departure of Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, who spent seven years building the company’s marketing function before deciding to step back to spend more time with family.

DoorDash said Amoo-Gottfried was closely involved in the search process and will remain with the company through May to support the transition.

As delivery platforms increasingly compete on convenience, retail integration and lifestyle relevance rather than just takeaway meals, DoorDash appears to be betting that its next wave of growth will need as much storytelling muscle as logistical speed.