Member Alia Kemet
Chief Marketing Officer, Shipt
Alia Kemet is Chief Marketing Officer of Shipt, where she leads brand, creative, advertising, consumer insights, and loyalty strategies for the bold challenger brand. Known for her entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build fearless, high-performing teams, Alia views marketing as both a driver of business growth and a powerful vehicle for advancing access and inclusivity across technology and marketing.
Since becoming CMO in 2022, Alia has helped drive significant increases in brand awareness and consideration while doubling social engagement through culturally relevant partnerships and campaigns. Her leadership philosophy—being “singularly courageous and collectively unstoppable”—reflects her approach to creating breakthrough work and inspiring teams to achieve what may seem impossible.
Prior to Shipt, Alia built her expertise in brand strategy and marketing through leadership roles at IKEA, McCormick & Company, and Whole Foods Market.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Alia is committed to shaping the future of the industry and her community. She serves with the National Advertising Review Board, University of Maryland Flex MBA Advisory Council, Girl Scouts, and Maryland Food Bank.
A Howard University graduate, Alia’s leadership has been recognized by Forbes, Ad Age, and Adweek, and she served as a 2025 Cannes Lions Judge.