We do what is right for Target, our team & guests. We deliver results that matter. We continually learn by valuing progress over perfection.

We build trusted relationships. We collaborate across business functions. We recognize and celebrate progress.

We value diverse voices and approaches. We act with authenticity and respect. We create equitable experiences for all.

Target was founded by George Draper Dayton as the "Dayton Dry Goods Company" in 1902. Before their first store front opened in 1962, they had considered more than 200 names and in an effort to embrace a goal of "hitting the center bulls-eye" with consumer needs, they envisioned a "Target" with the infamous red and white colors. This would go on to be the named used for their first Target store opening. Today, they are one of the largest general merchandise retailers in America.

Target is very unique in terms of how they curate their products for customers. They want to make sure that they are providing customers with what they want and need. They carefully select every national or only-at-Target item sold in their stores and occasionally, they will partner with a designer, brand, limited edited collection, or other popular brands to better highlight the collection and goods they offer.

Target has more than 45 private labels to choose from including from well-known names such as A New Day, Kona Sol, All in Motion, Made By Design, Art Class, Market Pantry, Auden, AVA & VIV, More Than Magic, Boots & Barkley, Opalhouse, Brightroom, Open Story, Original Use, Casaluna, Pillowfort, and many more.

Overall, they sell a large variety of merchandise including Food & beverages, Apparel & accessories, Baby, Household essentials, Home decor, Furniture, Patio & Garden, Kitchen & dining, Toys, Electronics, and others. They make sure to customize the clothing and households to the neighborhood and local area.

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Prat Vemana is executive vice president, chief digital and product officer for Target and a member of its leadership team. He oversees Target's digital business, including site merchandising, user experience, digital operations and product, and Target+, the retailer's growing online third-party marketplace. Additionally, he provides key support for Target's industry-leading product teams across the company by bringing a holistic view to the retailer's overall product strategy.

Prat joined Target in 2022 from Kaiser Permanente, where he served as senior vice president and chief digital officer and led its enterprise product management and experience teams. During his time at the company, he accelerated its digital strategy by modernizing its platforms for greater speed and agility. His work included critical consumer experience enhancements like the redesign of the company's mobile app and the launch of same-day home delivery for its pharmacy business. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, Vemana held digital leadership positions at The Home Depot and Staples. 

Prat holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from the University of Madras and a master’s in business administration in global leadership and innovation from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. He serves on the board of directors for Frontier Communications.



Prat Vemana

Grace Puma is the former Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer at PepsiCo, Inc., a multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation. She held that position from 2017 until April 2022. Previously, Ms. Puma served PepsiCo, Inc. as Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Officer and Senior Vice President, Global Chief Procurement Officer. She also served as Senior Vice President, Global Chief Procurement Officer at United Airlines Holdings, Inc. and held a variety of positions at Kraft Foods, Inc. and Motorola, Inc.

Grace Puma

David P. Abney is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service, Inc., a multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. Mr. Abney served in this role from February 2016 to June 2020. He previously served United Parcel Service as Chief Executive Officer from September 2014 to February 2016, Chief Operating Officer from 2007 to September 2014, and most recently as Executive Chairman from June 2020 to September 2020. Mr. Abney formerly held various leadership positions within United Parcel Service, including President of United Parcel Service Airlines and President of United Parcel Service International.


David P. Abney

Douglas M. Baker, Jr. is Executive Chairman of [Ecolab](/org/ecolab) Inc., a provider of water and hygiene services and technologies for the food, hospitality, industrial, and energy markets. He has served in this role since January 2021. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of [Ecolab](/org/ecolab) from May 2006 to January 2021 and Chief Executive Officer from July 2004 to January 2021. Mr. Baker previously held various leadership positions within [Ecolab](/org/ecolab), including President and Chief Operating Officer.

Douglas M. Baker

Melanie L. Healey is the former Group President, North America, of The [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble) Company, one of the world’s leading providers of branded consumer packaged goods. Ms. Healey also served as Group President & Advisor to the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of The [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble) Company from January 2015 to July 2015. Ms. Healey held a number of other leadership roles at [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble), including Group President, Global Health, Feminine and Adult Care Sector. Prior to working at [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble), Ms. Healey served in a variety of marketing leadership roles for [Johnson & Johnson](/org/johnson-johnson) and S.C. Johnson & Sons.

Melanie L. Healey

Dmitri L. Stockton is the former Senior Vice President & Special Advisor to the Chairman of General Electric Company, a global infrastructure and technology conglomerate. He held that position from July 2016 to March 2017. He served as Chairman, President, & Chief Executive Officer of GE Asset Management Incorporated, a global asset management company, and Senior Vice President of General Electric Company from May 2011 to December 2016. Mr. Stockton previously served as President & Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital Global Banking and Senior Vice President of General Electric Company based in London, President & Chief Executive Officer of GE Consumer Finance, Central & Eastern Europe, and Vice President of General Electric Company.

Dmitri L. Stockton

Tim Smith is currently the SVP of Pay & Benefits at Target. Prior to this position, Tim was with City Securities Corporation from December 2002 to May 2007 as Vice President/Director - IT. Before City Securities Corporation, Tim was a Consultant with Inrange from June 2001 to November 2002.

Tim Smith has a MBA in Finance and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business.

Some individuals on their team include Karen Ainslie - Director, Compensation, Programs & Process, Leslie Pilliod - Sr Director Health & Wellbeing Benefits. Their manager is Melissa Kremer, EVP & CHRO. Tim Smith works with Joseph Morales - VP of Human Resources - Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations, Brad Taylor-White - SVP, Human Resources, and Kiera Fernandez - Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, SVP, HR.

Tim Smith

Sarah Travis is the President of Roundel.

Travis brings significant media experience to Roundel, having previously served as managing director of retail at Google. In her 13 years with the company, Travis held multiple executive roles in marketing and sales.

Sarah Travis

Frank Bruni is the SVP of Food & Beverage Supply Chain at Target. Prior to their current position, Bruni served as the VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at KROGER CO from September 2008 to January 2019. In this role, they led over $3B in cost management, 20,000+ people and 3rd party logistics providers. Frank was also accountable for end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations including daily management of 42 union and non-union DCs, seasonal warehouse operations, transportation sourcing, routing and planning, import logistics (general merchandise and apparel) and Inventory & Replenishment worth $2.2B in working CapEx. Additionally, Bruni managed supply chain technology, automation and engineering focusing on process improvement to reduce costs and drive margins. Frank also built and implemented advanced data and predictive analytics capabilities saving over $100M+ while improving speed and reliability of business deliverables. Before joining KROGER CO, Bruni served as the Managing Director, AGFS at [FedEx](/org/fedex) from August 1997 to September 2008.

The educational career for Frank Bruni is as follows:

Frank has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from [National University](/org/national-university).

Frank has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from the [University of New Hampshire](/org/university-of-new-hampshire).

They are on a team with Amy Probst - VP, Store Operations, Food & Beverage, Tara Cruz - Senior Director & Chief of Staff for Food and Beverage, and Lisa Roath - SVP, Merchandising, Food and Beverage. Frank Bruni reports to Rick Gomez, EVP & Chief Food & Beverage Officer.

Frank Bruni

Seshu Anne is the current SVP of Global Sourcing & PSQA for Home & Hardlines at Target. Seshu has over 25 years of experience in global procurement and supply chain management. Prior to their current position, they served as the SVP of Global Procurement - Electronics and Energy Storage Batteries at [Schneider Electric](/org/schneider-electric) from March 2014 to January 2021. From May 2010 to February 2014, they were the Senior Director of Global Sourcing at Cisco Systems in Hong Kong. And from September 1996 to January 2007, they were the Director of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at Dell, where they also managed Enterprise Systems. Anne has a proven track record of success in developing and executing procurement strategies that result in cost savings, process improvements, and increased customer satisfaction.

Seshu Anne received their master's degree in logistics, materials, and supply chain management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

They are on a team with Tammy Redpath - SVP, Marketing & Loyalty, Bruce Starnes - VP, Digital Partnerships and New Business Development, and Kamau Witherspoon - SVP, Operations. Seshu Anne reports to John J. Mulligan, EVP & COO.

Seshu Anne

Monica C. Lozano is President and Chief Executive Officer of The College Futures Foundation, a position she has held since December 2017. She also co-founded [The Aspen Institute](/org/the-aspen-institute-inc) Latinos and Society Program and served as Chair of its Advisory Board from January 2015 to October 2019. Ms. Lozano previously served as Chairman of U.S. Hispanic Media, Inc., a leading Hispanic news and information company, from June 2014 to January 2016. Ms. Lozano previously served in the roles of Chair and Chief Executive Officer of ImpreMedia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Hispanic Media, Inc. Ms. Lozano also served as Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of La Opinion, a subsidiary of ImpreMedia, LLC, and in several management-level roles with the company.

Monica C. Lozano

Donald R. Knauss is the former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of [The Clorox Company](/org/the-clorox-company), a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products. He also served as Executive Chairman of [The Clorox Company](/org/the-clorox-company) from November 2014 to June 2015. Mr. Knauss previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola North America and in various other senior management roles for its subsidiary businesses, and held various marketing and sales positions with PepsiCo, Inc. and The Procter & Gamble Company. Mr. Knauss also served as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Donald R. Knauss

Senior-level technology executive with broad experience developing multi-year strategies and driving alignment to business priorities.

Jim Ostergaard

Benjamin Brunnette is currently the Sr Manager of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at Target. Prior to this, they worked as a Manager Assistant at [Bain & Company](/org/bain) from October 2015 to November 2017. Their responsibilities there included providing administrative and organizational support, coordinating meetings, managing schedules, planning travel and events, handling expense reports, communicating with vendors and clients, and preparing written and verbal correspondence. Benjamin also took on a leadership role in Bain's LGBTQ employee resource group, BGLAD. In this role, they initiated quarterly meetings, social gatherings, office-wide visibility initiatives, philanthropic efforts, a local newsletter, and managed the budget. Globally, they helped add an 'ally' affiliation to the HR portal, standardize a logo, and wrote three ally training modules.

Before [Bain & Company](/org/bain), Benjamin worked as an Executive Assistant on a contract basis at Capital Group from June 2015 to October 2015.

Benjamin Brunnette completed their Master of Music in Voice Performance at [Roosevelt University](/org/roosevelt-university). Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Voice Performance at [Baldwin Wallace University](/org/baldwin-wallace-university). Benjamin also has a degree in Theater and Music from the University of Minnesota.

Some of their coworkers include Ashley White - Sr. Mgr., Culture, Diversity & Inclusion. Benjamin Brunnette reports to Brad Wagner, Director, Diversity & Inclusion.

Benjamin Brunnette

Ashley White is the current Sr. Mgr., Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at Target. Prior to their current position, Ashley was with [Macy's](/org/macys) for four years where they served as the Manager, Credit and Loyalty Marketing. In this role, Ashley drove credit sales, penetration, new account and loyalty acquisition by executing strategy base from cardholder analytics. Ashley was also responsible for planning and coordinating credit and loyalty initiatives to maximize sales, market share, and [Macy's](/org/macys) loyalty value proposition by means of direct mail, in-store campaigns, pilots programs, and all omni-channel opportunities.

In addition to campaign execution Ashley also supported financial preparation, report analytics on campaigns pre, during, and post launch to drive incremental sales and loyalty aspiration spending. Ashley worked closely with [Macy's](/org/macys) third party credit and loyalty service providers to make recommendation to improve loyalty objectives and credit solicitations.

Prior to joining [Macy's](/org/macys), Ashley was with Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow for three years where they served as the Financial/SOES Coordinator. And before that, Ashley was with [Abercrombie & Fitch](/org/abercrombie-fitch) for three years as the Customs Compliance Specialist.

Ashley White holds a MBA from [Franklin University](/org/franklin-university) in the field of Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Ashley also holds a BA from [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university) in Anthropology. Ashley is certified by [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company) in Business Strategy and Problem Solving, by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in Coaching Certification, by [IDEO](/org/ideo) in Design Thinking, by The Myers & Briggs Foundation in Myers Briggs MBTI Certification, by [Xavier University](/org/xavier-university) in Train the Trainer Certification, and by NOLS Wilderness Medicine in NOLS Wilderness Medicine Certification.

They are on a team with and Benjamin Brunnette - Sr Manager, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion. Their manager is Brad Wagner, Director, Diversity & Inclusion.

Ashley White

Brad Wagner has been with Target for over 20 years, starting as a Replenishment Specialist and working their way up to their current position as Director of Diversity & Inclusion. Brad has been a driving force behind Target's commitment to social responsibility and healthy living, and has helped the company become one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in the country.

Brad Wagner attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Benjamin Brunnette - Sr Manager, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Ashley White - Sr. Mgr., Culture, Diversity & Inclusion report to Brad Wagner. Brad Wagner reports to Tariq Malik, Director, Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Brad Wagner

Tariq Malik is the Director of Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion at Target. Prior to this, they were an Instructor and Corporate Cost Controller at the New England Culinary Institute from 2001 to 2004. Before that, Tariq was an Office Manager for Teach for America's NYC office from 1997 to 1999. Tariq also worked as a Senior Account Executive/Acting Supervisor at Schwartz Communications from 1999 to 2001. Tariq's [AmeriCorps](/org/americorps) experience includes serving as a Corps Member with both NCCC [AmeriCorps](/org/americorps) and The Neighbor's Project at [George Washington University](/org/gwu) from 1994 to 1996.

Tariq Malik's educational career began with a BA in Elementary Education and Teaching from [Hamline University](/org/hamline-university). Tariq then went on to earn a degree in International Communications from The [George Washington University](/org/gwu). Finally, they completed their education at Westford Academy.

and Brad Wagner - Director, Diversity & Inclusion reports to Tariq Malik. Their manager is Kiera Fernandez, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, SVP, HR.

Tariq Malik

Rich Agostino is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Target. Rich has also previously worked for Google, the PCI Security Standards Council, and GE.

Rich began their career at GE in July of 2002, working their way up to Vice President of Technology Risk and Compliance by September of 2014. In this role, they were responsible for leading Information Security teams and programs globally across GE's diverse business units. This included overseeing Technology Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Security and Control Testing, Insider Threat / Data Loss Prevention, Forensic Investigations, Supplier Security, as well as driving strategic transformational security initiatives across GE's businesses and complex technology footprint.

Rich was also part of the leadership team that launched and developed GE's Information Security Technology Center. After 12 years with GE, Rich left to join Target in 2016 as their Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. In this role, they are responsible for protecting Target's data, systems, and reputation by leading their team of security experts and partnering with business leaders to identify and manage cyber risks.

Rich Agostino attended the School of Business at the [University of Connecticut](/org/university-of-connecticut) where they studied Management Information Systems. Rich also holds a certification from [ISACA](/org/isaca) as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

and Jodie Kautt - VP, Cyber Security reports to Rich Agostino. Their manager is Brett Craig, EVP & CIO. They are on a team with Joel Crabb - VP, Architecture and Chief Architect, Hari Govind - SVP, Technology Infrastructure and Operations, and Ashwin Rao - VP, AI.

Rich Agostino

Matthew Liegel is currently the VP of Financial Accounting and Reporting at Target. Prior to that, they were a partner at PwC for 20 years, eight of which were spent as a partner. Matthew has worked in the Toledo and Minneapolis offices, as well as spending five years working in Lausanne, Switzerland and two years in PwC's National Office in the New York City area. Their focus at PwC was auditing large global public companies in the consumer and industrial products sectors, including significant experience with agribusiness companies.

Matthew Liegel has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from [Saint Mary's University of Minnesota](/org/saint-marys-university-of-minnesota) and a certification from the Accountancy Boards of Minnesota and Ohio in Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Matthew also has a degree in Understanding Your Client's Strategic Agenda from [INSEAD](/org/insead).

Matthew Liegel reports to Robert Harrison, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller.

Matthew Liegel

Leslie Pilliod is the Sr Director Health & Wellbeing Benefits at Target. Leslie has over 15 years of experience in the finance and accounting industry. Prior to joining Target, they were at GE from January 2003 to November 2005 where they were an Installation Services Financial Analyst. In this role, they managed the P&L for a $40 million service business. Leslie also supported 2 General Managers and managed monthly reporting. In addition, they analyzed and decreased variable cost on installation. Leslie also developed a monthly reporting process for cross-business installation costs.

Leslie Pilliod has a finance and investment banking background with a focus on risk management. Leslie attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where they earned their B.B.A.

Their manager is Tim Smith, SVP of Pay & Benefits. They are on a team with and Karen Ainslie - Director, Compensation, Programs & Process.

Leslie Pilliod

Katie Crowther is the Senior Director of Marketing Strategy & Operations at Target. Katie previously worked at Smith-Dahmer Associates from August 2004 to July 2010 as a Team Leader. Katie developed and grew relationships with a variety of clients in the US and abroad, including: H.J. Heinz, Andersen Windows, Select Comfort, [Panasonic](/org/panasonic), Bayer HealthCare, Whirlpool Corporation, [Tetra Pak](/org/tetra-pak) and [Carhartt](/org/carhartt).

Katie managed qualitative and quantitative research initiatives that fueled the development of new products, brand positioning, and segmentation strategies for clients.

Katie Crowther has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a degree in Marketing from [Miami University](/org/miami-university).

Katie Crowther reports to Carlos Saavedra, VP, Brand Marketing.

Katie Crowther

Fiona Mitchell is currently the Senior Director of Creative at Target. Fiona has over 25 years of experience in branding, packaging, in-store advertising and communication. Fiona has launched multiple innovative and nimble new store concepts with cross-functional partners, and has demonstrated their brand development expertise by working with international brands (L'Occitane, [American Girl](/org/american-girl)) to craft new exclusive partnerships and products. Fiona is experienced in leading teams, recruiting, coaching, and developing creative talent.

Fiona Mitchell has a BA Honours in Graphic Design from Birmingham Institute of Art & Design, UK, and an MFA in Visual Arts from University of Oklahoma.

Their manager is Scott Swartz, VP, Creative. They are on a team with and Cathe Jacobi - Creative Director.

Fiona Mitchell

Cory leads the third-party/vendor risk management function within the risk and compliance organization at Target Corporation. He is responsible for an enterprise program that manages third-party risk throughout the life-cycle of the relationship including initial risk assessment, due diligence, contract requirements, ongoing monitoring, and termination/off-boarding strategies.

Cory Birkemeyer

Chris Falk is the Senior Director of FP&A, Corporate Planning & Strategy at Target. Chris has been with Target since October 2009 and in their current role since July 2021. Prior to their current role, Chris served as Lead Financial Analyst for Merchandise Finance (2011) and Senior Financial Analyst for Capital Finance (2009). Chris Falk began their career at PwC in January 2003 as a Senior Assurance Associate and left in December 2007 to join Target.

Chris Falk has a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University Bloomington with a Finance & Marketing specialization. Chris Falk also has an Accounting & Economics degree from [University of Oregon](/org/university-of-oregon), where they graduated Cum Laude with Honors. Lastly, Chris Falk is a Certified Public Accountant, having received their certification from the Oregon Board of Accountancy.

Chris Falk works with Corey Haaland - SVP & Treasurer, Michael O’Neil - SVP, FP&A, and Robert Harrison - SVP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller. Chris Falk reports to Michael Fiddelke, EVP & CFO.

Chris Falk

Don Liu is executive vice president and chief legal & risk officer for Target and a member of its executive leadership team. He oversees all legal, risk and compliance, corporate governance and governmental affairs matters for the company. Don also serves as Target’s chief compliance officer and corporate secretary.

Prior to joining Target in 2016, Don was executive vice president, general counsel and secretary for Xerox Corporation. He also held in-house legal leadership roles at [Toll Brothers](/org/toll-brothers), IKON Office Solutions, and Aetna U.S. Healthcare. He began his career in private practice, specializing in securities and mergers and acquisitions.

Don currently serves on the boards of [CaringBridge](/org/caringbridge) and [Haverford College](/org/haverford-college). He is also a member of the American Law Institute and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. He formerly sat on the Comcast Asian American Diversity Advisory Council and the boards of the [Minority Corporate Counsel Association](/org/minority-corporate-counsel-association), where he served as chairman for two years, and MoreBank, an ethnic community bank he helped found.

Don graduated from [Haverford College](/org/haverford-college) with a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion, and received his J.D. from the Columbia University School of Law.

Don H. Liu

Dexter Newman is the Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning at Target. Dexter has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, including positions as Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, and Senior Director of Finance. Dexter began their career as a banker with [Scotiabank](/org/scotiabank) in 1998 and later joined [Best Buy](/org/best-buy) in 2002 as a financial analyst. In 2012, they were promoted to Senior Director of Finance and played a key role in the company's expansion into new markets. In 2016, they joined Famous Dave's of America as Chief Financial Officer and helped the company through a period of growth. In 2018, they joined Target as Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning.

Dexter Newman has a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from the University of Saint Thomas - Opus School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Saint John's University.

Dexter Newman reports to John J. Mulligan, EVP & COO. Dexter Newman works with Gretchen McCarthy - SVP, Global Inventory Management, Heath Holtz - SVP, Field Operations, and Kamau Witherspoon - SVP, Operations.

Dexter Newman

Carolyn Sakstrup is the Senior Vice President - Insights, Strategy and Innovation at Target. Carolyn has been with Target since September 2009 and in this role, they lead the integrated Insights, Strategy and Innovation functions at Target. Carolyn works with business leaders to establish customer-centric, multi-year strategic plans and an enterprise innovation pipeline that maximizes Target's relevance and delivers on our long-term growth objectives.

Prior to joining Target, Carolyn was an Engagement Manager at [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company) from January 2004 to December 2009. In this role, they led teams in marketing and organizational strategy engagements for clients in financial services. Carolyn has a proven track record in developing and executing strategies that drive growth and profitability for their clients.

Carolyn Sakstrup received their MBA from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) and their BA in Spanish Language and Literature from the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota).

They work with Thom Lewis - VP, Digital, E. Grace Glenny - VP, Target Creative, Digital & Creative Production, and Sarah Travis - SVP and President, Roundel. Carolyn Sakstrup reports to Cara Sylvester, EVP & Chief Guest Experience Officer.

Carolyn Sakstrup

Bruce Starnes is the current VP of Digital Partnerships and New Business Development at Target. Prior to this, they were with May Department Stores as a Market Representative for Housewares and Electronics. Bruce was also with [Abercrombie & Fitch](/org/abercrombie-fitch) as a District Manager and Store Manager.

Bruce Starnes has a Bachelor's degree in Advertising from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Bruce Starnes reports to John J. Mulligan, EVP & COO. Bruce Starnes works with Dexter Newman - Senior Vice President, Merchandise Planning, John Conlin - SVP, Target Properties, and Tony Heredia - SVP, Ethics & Compliance.

Bruce Starnes

Gretchen McCarthy is currently the Senior Vice President of Global Inventory Management at Target. Gretchen has been with Target for over 20 years, and has held various positions within the company including Vice President of Inventory Management and Operations, Senior Director of Supply Chain Transformation, and Senior Director of Merchandise Planning. Gretchen is a highly skilled and experienced leader, who has been instrumental in developing processes and strategies to improve inventory management for Target.

Gretchen McCarthy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university).

Gretchen McCarthy works with Tony Heredia - SVP, Ethics & Compliance, Mark Schindele - EVP & Chief Stores Officer, and Julie Guggemos - SVP & Chief Design Officer, Owned Brand Product Design and Management. Their manager is John J. Mulligan, EVP & COO.

Gretchen McCarthy

Lisa Roath is the SVP of Merchandising, Food and Beverage at Target. Lisa has previously worked as an analyst at both Marshall Field's and [L.E.K. Consulting](/org/l-e-k-consulting). Lisa Roath is a highly experienced business professional with a proven track record in analyzing opportunities and constructing models to forecast earnings.

Lisa Roath has earned a MBA from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) and a BA in Economics from [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university).

They work with Tara Cruz - Senior Director & Chief of Staff for Food and Beverage, Suzette Stalker - Director, Food Safety & Quality, and Amy Probst - VP, Store Operations, Food & Beverage. Their manager is Rick Gomez, EVP & Chief Food & Beverage Officer.

Lisa Roath

Kamau Witherspoon is the current Senior Vice President of Operations at Target. Prior to this, they held various leadership positions at National Retail Properties, Inc., [The Executive Leadership Council](/org/the-executive-leadership-council) (ELC), [UnitedHealth Group](/org/unitedhealth-group), and [Yum! Brands](/org/yum-brands). 

Witherspoon began their career as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy, where they served for 11 years. Kamau then transitioned to the private sector, joining [Hines](/org/hines) as a General Manager of Real Estate. In 2007, they joined Target as a Senior Director of Store Operations, a position they held for eight years. In 2015, they left Target to join [Yum! Brands](/org/yum-brands) as their Chief Restaurant Excellence Officer. Kamau returned to Target in 2018 and has been with the company since. 

Witherspoon is a proven leader with over 25 years of experience in the military and private sector. Kamau is a strategic thinker with a track record of driving operational excellence and improving organizational performance.

Kamau Witherspoon graduated from [Morehouse College](/org/morehouse-college) with a BA and then went on to get their MBA in Accounting from [Old Dominion University](/org/old-dominion-university).

Their manager is John J. Mulligan, EVP & COO. They are on a team with Tammy Redpath - SVP, Marketing & Loyalty, John Conlin - SVP, Target Properties, and Tony Heredia - SVP, Ethics & Compliance.

Kamau Witherspoon

Gemma Kubat has been the SVP & President, Financial and Retail Services at Target since June 2018. Prior to that, they were the VP - Global Business Services, Process and Automation at [Walmart](/org/walmart) from October 2005 to June 2018. From September 2001 to September 2005, they were the Project Manager - Radio Frequency (RF) Pilot and Rollout - ASDA Logistics at Asda. From July 1995 to August 2000, they were an Hourly Colleague at Asda.

Gemma Kubat graduated from Swansea University with a BscEcon (Hons) in Politics and Sociology.

Gemma Kubat reports to John J. Mulligan, EVP & COO. Gemma Kubat works with Heath Holtz - SVP, Field Operations, Mark Schindele - EVP & Chief Stores Officer, and Tony Heredia - SVP, Ethics & Compliance.

Gemma Kubat

Michelle Mesenburg is the SVP of Marketing at Target. Michelle previously worked as a Divisional Vice President at Macy's North from March 2004 to April 2008.

Michelle Mesenburg has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from [Drake University](/org/drake-university).

Michelle Mesenburg reports to Cara Sylvester, EVP & Chief Guest Experience Officer. They work with Thom Lewis - VP, Digital, Todd Waterbury - Chief Creative Officer, and Carolyn Sakstrup - SVP, Insights, Strategy and Innovation.

Michelle Mesenburg

Justin Burns is currently the SVP of Stores for Target. Justin has a long and accomplished history with the [United States Army](/org/united-states-army), serving from January 1999 to December 2006. During their time in the Army, they served as a Tank Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader, Headquarters Company Executive Officer, and Liaison Officer. Justin also served two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Justin's experience and leadership skills are an asset to any organization.

Justin Burns will earn a BS in Law Field of Study from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Justin Burns reports to Mark Schindele, EVP & Chief Stores Officer. Some of their coworkers include Yu-Ping Kao - SVP, Stores, Samir Shah - SVP, Stores, and Joe Contrucci - SVP, Stores.

Justin Burns

Andi Marston is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Target. Andi has been with the company since January of 2005, and in their current role they lead the total HR strategy for Target. This includes employee engagement, succession planning, learning and development, talent acquisition, communications and community relations. Prior to their current role, they served as the HR Manager for Northwest Airlines and as an Assistant Employment Counsel for the same company. Andi Marston graduated from law school in 1999 and has been working in human resources ever since.

Andi Marston pursued a career in law, earning their Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School. Prior to that, they completed a BA in Psychology at The College of Wooster.

They are on a team with Joseph Morales - VP of Human Resources - Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations, Steve Brophy - SVP, HR Strategy & Operations, and Brad Taylor-White - SVP, Human Resources. Andi Marston reports to Melissa Kremer, EVP & CHRO.

Andi Marston

Mary Beth George Puder is the VP of Store Experience Marketing at Target. Prior to joining Target, Puder worked as an account supervisor within the internal advertising group at [Best Buy](/org/best-buy), where they developed campaigns for the brand, managed the weekly ad process, and drove segmentation strategies as part of the customer centricity effort focused on small business owners. Puder has also worked as an account manager at Allen & Gerritsen Advertising, where they managed advertising accounts for a variety of clients across the restaurant, bio-technology, financial, and real estate industries.

Mary Beth George Puder received their undergraduate degree in business, management, marketing, and related support services from [Boston College](/org/boston-college).

They are on a team with Jarrett Reed - Senior Director of Properties - Store Segmentation, Carlos Saavedra - VP, Brand Marketing. Mary Beth George Puder reports to Laysha Ward,  EVP & Chief External Engagement Officer.

Mary Beth George Puder

Rachel Whitcomb is currently the VP of Technology in India for Target. Rachel has over 20 years of experience in technology and consulting, including positions as a Senior Business and Technology Consultant, Design Director, and Developer. Rachel has worked with companies of all sizes, both regional and international, on a variety of projects related to business process design, human-user interaction and design, technology implementation, and more. In their previous role as Design Director at eHovland, Rachel led a team of designers and engineers through the ideation, marketing, and execution of emerging technology innovations. Rachel has also been responsible for developing training and marketing materials, patent development, and sales support in their various roles. Rachel got their start in the tech industry as a Developer for Creative Internet Solutions, where they specialized in retail, manufacturing, and higher education solutions.

Rachel Whitcomb has a MBA in Strategy from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management and a BA in Communications, Computer Science from [Gustavus Adolphus College](/org/gustavus-adolphus-college).

Their manager is Hari Govind, SVP, Technology Infrastructure and Operations. They work with Pablo E. - VP, [Network Engineering](/org/network-engineering), Jeanette Olson - VP, Target Technology Services, and Jim Ostergaard - VP, Infrastructure & Operations.

Rachel Whitcomb

Joseph Morales is the current VP of Human Resources for Target's Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations. Prior to that, they spent 6 years with Smith's Food & Drug, where they began as a Customer Service Clerk and Cashier before being promoted to Customer Service Manager, District Human Resources Coordinator, and eventually Assistant Store Director overseeing Front-End operations. Joseph has been instrumental in the success of Target's operations, and they continue to be a leader in the company.

Joseph Morales has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Their manager is Melissa Kremer, EVP & CHRO. Some of their coworkers include Brad Taylor-White - SVP, Human Resources, Andi Marston - SVP, HR HQ & Global HR, and Tim Smith - SVP of Pay & Benefits.

Joseph Morales

Terri Simard is the VP of Law at Target. Terri previously worked as a commercial real estate partner at Faegre & Benson LLP from August 1984 to September 1995.

Terri Simard reports to Don H. Liu, EVP & Chief Legal and Risk Officer. They are on a team with Carter Leuty - VP, Law, Matt Zabel - EVP, General Counsel, and Amanda Nusz - VP, Corporate Responsibility & President, the Target Foundation.

Terri Simard

Amy Probst is the current Vice President of Store Operations for Food & Beverage at Target. Amy has been with Target since September 2007, when they started as a district team leader. In October 2014, they were promoted to their current position.

Amy Probst has a MBA from [Texas Tech University](/org/texas-tech-university) - Rawls College of Business and a BA in Public Relations and Business from [Texas Tech University](/org/texas-tech-university).

Their manager is Rick Gomez, EVP & Chief Food & Beverage Officer. They work with Tara Cruz - Senior Director & Chief of Staff for Food and Beverage, Suzette Stalker - Director, Food Safety & Quality, and Frank Bruni - SVP, Food & Beverage Supply Chain.

Amy Probst

Daniel Fleming is the current Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Target. Prior to this, they served as the Assistant Treasurer at [Nordstrom](/org/nordstrom) from November 2013 to September 2018. In this role, they were responsible for capital structure projections, cash management operations, financial risk management, and capital markets activity. From July 2006 to November 2013, Fleming worked as an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan in Investment Banking. There they were also a Resource Manager for Chicago based Analyst and Associates with a focus on industrial clients such as automotive OEMs, capital equipment, agriculture equipment, construction equipment, mining equipment, and equipment leasing/rental companies. Daniel has extensive experience in modeling, due diligence, and corporate development. Fleming began their career as a Systems Analyst at [Eli Lilly](/org/eli-lilly) in June 1996 before becoming a Senior Consultant at [Clarkston Consulting](/org/clarkston-consulting) in January 1998 and then an Associate at [Booz Allen Hamilton](/org/booz-allen-hamilton) in April 2002.

Daniel Fleming has an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business (Information Technology) from Indiana University Bloomington.

Their manager is Corey Haaland, SVP & Treasurer.

Daniel Fleming

Brendan Connelly has over 15 years of experience in the retail industry. Brendan began their career as an intern with Donaldson, a retail company, in January 2005. Brendan then worked their way up to VP, Business Development with MJ Marketing Group, Inc. from October 2014 to October 2016. In this role, they provided comprehensive retail consulting and representation services for manufacturers of consumer packaged goods to mid-western retailers like Target, Supervalu, and Shopko. Brendan was then promoted to Director, Property Development at Target from July 2006 to October 2014. In this role, they had leadership responsibilities for an operational design team of 20, consisting of project managers, energy specialists and engineers. Their primary objectives related to optimizing the store environment to balance financial performance, guest experience, sustainable design, and operational efficiency. The team played a key role in defining design innovation, sourcing strategies, asset management, and sustainable practices for a portfolio of over a $1B in assets and systems. Brendan Connelly is currently the Director, Benefits Finance at Target.

Brendan Connelly has an MBA from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the [University of North Dakota](/org/university-of-north-dakota), and a degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy.

Brendan Connelly reports to Michael Fiddelke, EVP & CFO. Some of their coworkers include Michael O’Neil - SVP, FP&A, Jeffrey Grundtner - Director, FP&A, and Corey Haaland - SVP & Treasurer.

Brendan Connelly

Holtz comes to Target from Nissan Motor Corporation, where he most recently served as senior vice president of manufacturing, supply chain management and purchasing in North America. During his 14 years at Nissan, he led large, global teams solving complex supply chain issues and developing operational excellence rooted in precision, on-time performance and quality products. Holtz also has held positions at Dell and in the [U.S. Air Force](/org/u-s-air-force).

Heath Holtz

Cynthia Ho

Scott Swartz is the VP of Creative at Target. Scott has over 20 years of experience in the design industry. Scott started their career as a Graphic Designer/Copywriter at Red Design Organization. Scott then worked as a Senior Graphic Designer at Imagehaus. In 2002, they co-founded Ricochet Design, where they served as Creative Director/Principal. In 2006, they joined Target as VP of Creative.



Scott Swartz reports to Todd Waterbury, Chief Creative Officer. Some direct reports include Cathe Jacobi - Creative Director, Fiona Mitchell - Senior Director, Creative.

Scott Swartz

Matthew Ladegaard is the Vice President of Finance Operations at Target. Matthew has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting.

Matthew began their career at PwC, where they served large public clients in a variety of industries. Matthew then joined UnitedHealth Group in 2001 as the Assistant Corporate Controller. In 2008, they were promoted to Vice President, Controller of UnitedHealthcare-Medicare & Retirement. Matthew held this position until 2010 when they were promoted again to Vice President, Controller of Optum Insight. Matthew held this position until 2009 when they were promoted to their current role as Vice President of Finance Operations at Target.

Matthew has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota) and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Matthew Ladegaard is a student at the [University of Iowa](/org/university-of-iowa), where they are pursuing a BBA in Accounting. After graduation, they plan to work as an accountant for a large corporation.

They are on a team with Jeffrey Grundtner - Director, FP&A, Brendan Connelly - Director, Benefits Finance, and Corey Haaland - SVP & Treasurer. Their manager is Michael Fiddelke, EVP & CFO.

Matthew Ladegaard

William Foudy is the current President of Target Sourcing Services at Target. William has previously held the position of Vice President, Head of Strategy and Brand Sourcing at adidas-Group, and Director at Nike. Foudy has also been a member of the board of trustees for the Target Foundation, and a merchandiser for Bugle Boy.

William Foudy received their BA in International Affairs from [Lewis & Clark College](/org/lewis-clark-college) and then went on to attend Crespi.

They are on a team with Andi Marston - SVP, HR HQ & Global HR, Steve Brophy - SVP, HR Strategy & Operations, and Tim Smith - SVP of Pay & Benefits. William Foudy reports to Melissa Kremer, EVP & CHRO.

William Foudy

Yu-Ping Kao is the SVP, Stores at Target. Yu-Ping was at J.P. Morgan for over seven years and was an analyst there.

Yu-Ping Kao has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management and a BA in Economics from [Barnard College](/org/barnard-college).

Yu-Ping Kao reports to Mark Schindele, EVP & Chief Stores Officer. Some of their coworkers include Ashley Petzold - SVP, Stores, Justin Burns - SVP, Stores, and Joe Contrucci - SVP, Stores.

Yu-Ping Kao

Todd Waterbury is the current Chief Creative Officer at Target. Prior to this, they were a consultant creative director at Todd Waterbury Consulting, where they worked on the "Made for All" and "Voices of New York" integrated launch campaign for Uniqlo. Todd also designed the Twitter logo and launched the brand's campaign. From December 1993 to May 2010, Waterbury was co-executive creative director at [Wieden + Kennedy](/org/wieden-plus-kennedy). Before that, they were executive art director at [Bloomingdale's](/org/bloomingdales) from August 1992 to December 1993. Todd's first job in the industry was as a designer and art director at Duffy & Partners from August 1989 to July 1992.

They are on a team with Sarah Travis - SVP and President, Roundel, E. Grace Glenny - VP, Target Creative, Digital & Creative Production, and Thom Lewis - VP, Digital. A direct report to Todd Waterbury is and Scott Swartz - VP, Creative. Their manager is Cara Sylvester, EVP & Chief Guest Experience Officer.

Todd Waterbury

Cathe Jacobi is the Creative Director at Target. Cathe has previous experience working as a Manager of Product and Business Development at Dan River Inc., where they directed line looks, unique themes, and product development for kid’s bedding and home decor. Cathe also worked as VP/Creative Director at [Cartoon Network](/org/the-cartoon-network-inc), where they directed design and advertising teams supporting new business opportunities for off-channel initiatives and network priorities.

Jacobi has also worked as a Senior Graphic Designer for [The Walt Disney Company](/org/disney) and [Applause](/org/applause). Cathe is a consumer products design consultant and has been working in that role since September 2004.

Cathe Jacobi has a BFA in Advertising/Design from ArtCenter College of Design.

Cathe Jacobi reports to Scott Swartz, VP, Creative. Cathe Jacobi works with and Fiona Mitchell - Senior Director, Creative.

Cathe Jacobi

Joe Contrucci has worked for Target in various capacities for over 15 years. Joe began their career with Target as a District Team Leader in 2004 and was promoted to Group Vice President in 2006. In 2010, they were promoted again to Group Vice President and then to Vice President Stores Digital Integration in 2013. In 2014, they were promoted to Vice President Store Operations and then to Senior Group Vice President in 2015. In 2016, they were promoted to SVP, Stores.

Joe Contrucci has a BA in Theirtory from the [University of Saint Mary](/org/university-of-saint-mary).

Joe Contrucci reports to Mark Schindele, EVP & Chief Stores Officer. Joe Contrucci works with Justin Burns - SVP, Stores, Ashley Petzold - SVP, Stores, and Samir Shah - SVP, Stores.

Joe Contrucci

Michael O'Neil is the SVP, FP&A at Target. Michael previously worked as a Manager at Alcoa Inc from December 2001 to June 2007 and as a Project Manager at Hewitt Associates from January 1997 to December 2001.

Michael O'Neil has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from [Allegheny College](/org/allegheny-college), and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business.

Some of their coworkers include Jeffrey Grundtner - Director, FP&A, Brendan Connelly - Director, Benefits Finance, and Chris Falk - Senior Director FP&A, Corporate Planning & Strategy. Michael O’Neil reports to Michael Fiddelke, EVP & CFO.

Michael O’Neil

Aileen is a lawyer, leading Enterprise Risk for Target Corporation. In 2020, she will also be an Adjunct Professor at the Center for Law & Business, the University of Minnesota Carlson Business School and a joyful Studio E explorer. 

Aileen Guiney

Rachel has specialized in SAP Risk and Controls for most of her career but also has a broad range of experience with other applications including Mainframe environments, large ERPs (PeopleSoft, Oracle, and Baan) and homegrown systems. 

Rachel Santor

Lead a global team responsible for mining, modelling, and visualizing data to generate insights in support of enterprise strategies in Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Stores, HR, and Finance.

Brad Thompson

Carlos is currently Vice President, Brand Marketing for Target Corp. In this role, Carlos leads Target brand stewardship & campaign development for initiatives including Holiday, Back-to-School/College, Target Run, Discovery, Inclusive Marketing, and Digital & Social Engagement.

Previously, Carlos was the Senior Director of Culture Marketing for PepsiCo Beverages North America, with a particular focus on driving the Hispanic agenda across the portfolio. In that role, Carlos prepared PBNA’s portfolio of brands for a changing cultural landscape including massive demographic shifts, profound technological innovation, and emerging consumer demands.

Carlos is a proven brand and business builder, from strategy through execution. He has repeatedly led high-visibility and complex initiatives and innovations, and consistently delivers breakthrough results. He translates consumer and competitive insights to drive integrated, powerful campaigns across all media.

Carlos Saavedra is a valued manager and coach, motivating individual and team performance. He is an exceptional communicator and relationship builder with customers, partners, and colleagues across functions, borders, and cultures.

Carlos has held a wide variety of innovation, communications, and commercial marketing roles across iconic brands including Gatorade, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and [Tropicana](/org/tropicana). 

Carlos Saavedra

Thomas King

Christina Jarvis

Jackie Bosacker

Mike Channing

Mary E. Minnick has been a partner of Ocean 14 Capital, an Impact Fund dedicated to supporting the UN SDG 14: Life Below Water, since December 2019. She also is an advisor to Lion Capital LLP, a consumer-focused private investment firm, a position she has held since November 2018. Previously, she served as a Partner of Lion Capital LLP from May 2007 to November 2018. Ms. Minnick had a 23-year career with [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, and served in a variety of senior management positions, including Chief Operating Officer of the Asian region, Division President roles in the Japan, South Pacific and Asian regions, and ending as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer and Global President of Strategy and Innovation.

Mary E. Minnick

Robert L. Edwards is the former President & Chief Executive Officer of Safeway Inc., a United States food and drug retail company. He also served as President & Chief Executive Officer of AB Acquisition LLC, a North American food and drug retail company, a position he held from January 2015 to April 2015 due to [Albertsons](/org/albertsons)’ acquisition of Safeway Inc. Mr. Edwards previously held several other executive level positions with Safeway Inc., including President & Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. He also held executive positions at Maxtor Corporation and Imation Corporation.

Robert L. Edwards

George S. Barrett is the former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Cardinal Health, Inc., a global integrated healthcare services and products company. He held that position from August 2009 until the end of 2017, when he became Executive Chairman, a position he held until November 2018. Mr. Barrett previously held a number of executive positions with global pharmaceutical manufacturer Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., including Chief Executive Officer of its North American business and Executive Vice President for global pharmaceuticals.

George S. Barrett

Katie Boylan was promoted the Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer in February of 2021. Boylan, who joined Target in 2011, has played a critical role in advancing and protecting Target's reputation during her more than 10 years with the company. She has been leading the company's communications function since 2017. Her expanded responsibilities now include Target's social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, as well as the company's philanthropic efforts, including the Target Foundation. Bringing Target's communications and corporate responsibility functions together will deepen the company's understanding of evolving stakeholder expectations, bring increased transparency to the work and help the organization drive even more meaningful environmental and social impact.

Katie Boylan

Zabel joined Target in 2010. Most recently he served as senior vice president of risk and employee and labor relations for the company. In that role, Zabel led Target’s internal COVID-19 task force, working across the enterprise to help guide the retailer’s planning and response efforts.

Matt Zabel

Mark Schindele is executive vice president, chief stores officer for Target and a member of its leadership team. In this role, he leads more than 300,000 team members and oversees the operations of the company’s more than 1,800 stores.

Mark joined Target in 1999. Since then, he has held numerous leadership positions across a range of Target’s business operations, including Merchandising, Sourcing and Operations. Beginning in 2015, he served as the senior vice president of properties for Target, during which he was responsible for the company’s ambitious remodel and small-format strategies, enhancing the guest experience and introducing Target to new guests in densely populated and urban areas. Prior to joining Target, Mark held various merchandising roles at Macy’s.

Mark serves on the Executive Board of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, the Downtown Improvement District and the Advisory Board of Sports Minneapolis. 

Mark Schindele

Christina Hennington was named Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer in February of 2021. In this new role, Hennington has oversight of merchandising, including Target's best-in-class product design and global sourcing organizations, as well as enterprise strategy, insights and innovation. As chief growth officer, she works across Target's organization to identify and pursue revenue-generating strategies that deepen the company's relevancy with current and prospective guests, and reinforce its stronghold as a leading U.S. retailer.

Previously, Hennington was Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Hardlines, Essentials and Capabilities for Target and a member of its leadership team. She was responsible for delivering a unified merchandising strategy for Target with a focus on Hardlines, Beauty, Essentials, Services, Planning and Capabilities. She works closely with key partners to operationalize the strategies across product, presentation, pricing, promotions and in the supply chain. 

Prior to this role, Christina held several merchandising leadership roles and supply chain positions at Target since joining in 2003. She has held positions in more than 10 categories, including Beauty, Toys, Electronics, Essentials and more, led the operations teams within Merchandising across the U.S. and India, and oversaw Target pharmacy and healthcare clinics.

Before joining Target, Christina spent several years as a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston, and served as a product manager for two Boston-based technology start-up businesses. 

Christina Hennington

John Mulligan is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Target and a member of its executive leadership team. His responsibilities include stores, Target’s global supply chain, merchandising operations, properties and flight services.
 
John joined Target in 1996 as a financial analyst, and during his tenure has held key leadership positions in finance, Target.com and human resources. In 2012, John was promoted to chief financial officer, and served as interim president and chief executive officer from May to August 2014. In 2015, John was promoted to his current position.
 
In addition to his Target responsibilities, John serves on the Boards of McDonald’s and Minnesota Children’s Hospitals and Clinics.
 
John graduated from the [University of Wisconsin](/org/university-of-wisconsin-madison) and earned a Master of Business Administration from the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota).

John J. Mulligan

Rick Gomez was named Executive Vice President and Chief Food and Beverage Officer in February of 2021. Before this, Rick was executive vice president, chief marketing and digital officer for Target and a member of its executive leadership team. In that role, he was responsible for overseeing marketing and media strategy, creative, guest research, loyalty, in-house media company Roundel, and corporate responsibility efforts. In addition, Rick was the head of Target’s e-commerce business and oversaw the company’s digital strategy.

Rick joined Target in 2013 as senior vice president of brand and category marketing, where he was responsible for leading marketing efforts across all merchandise categories Target. He also led the seasonal marketing for campaigns like holiday and back-to-school and was responsible for creative collaborations that included designer partnerships, exclusive music artists and licensing. 

Prior to joining Target, Rick held senior-level marketing positions at MillerCoors, [PepsiCo](/org/pepsico) and the Quaker Oats Company. He currently serves on the board for [GLSEN](/org/glsen) (Gay Lesbian Student Education Network), the ANA (Association of National Advertisers) and the [Ad Council](/org/ad-council).

Rick received a B.A. from [Dartmouth College](/org/dartmouth).

Rick Gomez

Maurice Cooper is the senior Vice President of marketing at Target. 

Most recently, Cooper served as executive VP and chief growth and experience officer at fast-casual chain [Wingstop](/org/wingstop), known for its menu of chicken wings. He left Dallas-based [Wingstop](/org/wingstop) last September after joining the company in June 2018 as chief marketing officer.

Maurice Cooper

Sylvester is tasked with leading the strategy to further differentiate Target’s best-in-class guest experience, with a focus on increasing personalization and attracting even more shoppers to Target’s stores, website and award-winning app. She is in charge of bringing together teams from across the organization that are core to shaping Target’s guest experience, including marketing, digital and technology. Sylvester joined Target in 2007 and most recently served as the company’s executive vice president and chief marketing and digital officer.

Cara Sylvester

Jill Sando was named Executive Vice President & Chief Merchandising Officer in February of 2021. Before this, Sando was the executive vice president and Chief Merchandising Officer, Style and Owned Brands for Target and a member of its leadership team. In that role, Jill was responsible for delivering a unified merchandising strategy for Target with a focus on Style and Owned Brands. Jill oversaw strategic direction, enterprise buying, merchandising, and partnerships for the Apparel, Accessories and Home categories. She was also responsible for the company’s more than 40 owned brands including, design, development, sourcing and management.

Jill joined Target in 1997 as an associate buyer and has held roles throughout Merchandising, Planning, and Product Design & Development. During her leadership for Target’s Home business, Jill led the instrumental category reinvention, which included a particular focus on the owned brand portfolio. Most recently, Jill served as Senior Vice President and General Merchandising Manager for Apparel and Home.

Jill Sando

Gena Fox

Ashwin leads Target’s global Artificial Intelligence team that works on problems involving Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning & Control, Price Optimization, Guest Personalization, Search. He is also Adjunct Faculty at [Stanford University](/org/stanford) where along with research and teaching in Reinforcement Learning, I lead the Mathematical and Computational Finance program that is part of the larger umbrella of Applied Mathematics (ICME).

Ashwin Rao

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has named Hari Govind as senior vice president of infrastructure and operations for the company’s technology team. In this role, Govind will oversee cloud-and-compute capabilities, network connectivity and operations for the technology that powers Target’s stores, digital channels, distribution centers and office locations. He will report to Mike McNamara, Target’s executive vice president and chief information officer.

Govind joins Target from Facebook, where he was the group manager on the Infrastructure team, leading strategy and execution to help scale platforms for Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp and [Oculus](/org/oculus-inc). Prior to that, Govind worked at Microsoft Corp. and Honeywell International.

Hari Govind

Senior Executive in International and Omnichannel Supply Chain Management, Warehousing and Distribution, value-added Logistics and Transportation solutions, a broad scale of Logistics and SCM IT solutions. 

Tim Hotze

Responsible for developing and managing the strategic direction for a wide variety of technology solutions in support of Target's Human Resources, Property Development, Finance, Indirect Sourcing & Procurement, Enterprise Risk and Corporate Content & Social Collaboration Businesses. Accountable for managing a 500+ global IT team to deliver and support applications across multiple technology platforms.

Jeanette Olson

Currently leading a dynamic security team including, the Business Information Security Officers (BISOs), Product Intelligence, Policy, Training & Awareness, Enterprise Incident Management, Risk Management, Data Protection (DLP and Insider Threat) and Product Security (DevSecOps).

Jodie Kautt

As the Chief Architect and member of the Target Technical leadership team, Joel reports directly to the CIO. 

Joel Crabb

Brett Craig is executive vice president and chief information officer for Target and a member of its leadership team. He leads the strategic direction and management of the enterprise technology systems that elevate Target’s guest and team member experience. In this role, Brett is responsible for the company’s technology roadmap and oversees Target’s global product engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data sciences, and architecture teams.  

Brett joined Target in 2008 and has held a variety of leadership roles across the company. Prior to his promotion to chief information officer in 2022, Brett was senior vice president of Target’s digital team. He oversaw the site merchandising, digital solutions, product and user experience functions, and led the teams responsible for Target’s differentiated digital shopping experience. Prior to that, he was senior vice president of merchandising capabilities and spent ten years on Target’s technology team. Before joining Target, Brett worked at The Hartford Financial Services Group.  

Brett earned his B.S. in Management from [Cardinal Stritch University](/org/cardinal-stritch-university). He currently serves on the board of directors for Baxter Credit Union. 

Brett Craig

Gail K. Boudreaux is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Anthem, Inc., a leading health benefits provider. She has served in these roles since November 2017. Ms. Boudreaux previously served as Chief Executive Officer of GKB Global Health, LLC from July 2015 to November 2017. From May 2008 to February 2015, Ms. Boudreaux served UnitedHealth Group, Inc. as Executive Vice President while simultaneously holding senior leadership roles with its subsidiary, UnitedHealthcare, serving as Chief Executive Officer from January 2011 to November 2014, and President from May 2008 to January 2011. Prior to working at UnitedHealth Group, Ms. Boudreaux held executive level leadership positions at Health Care Services Corporation and Aetna, Inc.

Gail K. Boudreaux

Vanessa Debra

Sterling Hardaway

Derica W. Rice is the former Executive Vice President of CVS Health Corporation, a provider of health services and plans in the United States, and former President of CVS Caremark, the pharmacy benefits management business of CVS Health Corporation. He served in those positions from March 2018 to February 2020. Mr. Rice previously held several other executive level positions over nearly three decades with Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical company, including Executive Vice President, Global Services from January 2010 through December 2017 and Chief Financial Officer from May 2006 through December 2017.


Derica W. Rice

Christine A. Leahy is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CDW Corporation, a multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education, and healthcare customers. She has served in this role since January 2019. She previously served CDW Corporation as Chief Revenue Officer from July 2017 to December 2018, Senior Vice President - International from May 2016 to July 2017, and Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from January 2002 to July 2017. Before joining CDW Corporation she was a corporate partner in the Chicago office of [Sidley Austin](/org/sidley-austin-llp).


Christine A. Leahy

Melissa Kremer is executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Target and a member of its executive leadership team. In her role, she leads all aspects of HR for Target’s global team of 350,000 team members, from recruitment, development, and diversity and inclusion to engagement and total rewards.

Melissa joined Target in 2004 as a recruiter. During her tenure, she has held HR leadership positions supporting Target’s largest commercial businesses and has also led the key talent functions of recruiting, learning, leadership development, talent management and strategic workforce planning. Earlier at Target, she was responsible for enabling organizational performance for business units such as merchandising, marketing, digital, and strategy and innovation. She has been instrumental in driving the HR strategies behind Target’s organizational transformation, delivering large-scale structural and operational changes and building global HR teams.  

With two decades of retail and business-services experience, Melissa also held human resources positions at [Cargill](/org/cargill). She is a member of HR50x, part of World 50, Inc., and Fortune MPW Next Gen.  

Melissa received her bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from the [University of North Dakota](/org/university-of-north-dakota) in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Melissa Kremer

Sylvia Fulton is aVP Strategy & Operations at Target, where they leads the company's strategy and operations for its owned brands. Sylvia previously worked at [Accenture](/org/accenture), where they helped lead the company's retail strategy.

Sylvia Fulton has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from [Duke University](/org/duke-university).

Their manager is Julie Guggemos, SVP & Chief Design Officer, Owned Brand Product Design and Management.

Sylvia Fulton

Jarrett leads the development and execution of Target's Local Community Engagement Strategy across all Stores and Distribution Centers.

Jarrett Reed

Thom Lewis

Jeffrey Grundtner

Brad Taylor-White

Karen Ainslie

Suzette is food safety and quality professional with extensive experience managing relationships as well as leading projects and teams. 

Suzette Stalker

Tara Cruz

E. Grace Glenny

Kiera Fernandez

Ashley Petzold

In more than 15 years at Target, Fiddelke has served in a variety of roles across finance, merchandising, human resources, and operations. Most recently he served as Senior Vice President of Operations, leading numerous cross-functional enterprise initiatives spanning merchandising, supply chain, stores and guest experience.

Michael Fiddelke

Infrastructure Technologist with 20+ years of combined experience in eCommerce, Enterprise and CDN environments across a variety of business verticals.

Pablo E.

Provide strategic counsel to one of the world’s largest retailers and administer the corporation’s law department and Target Brands, Inc., the company’s brand management subsidiary.

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