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Target Shuffles C-Suite Roles

Moves designed to further profitable growth, retailer says

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10 months ago

June 25, 2024

VMSD Staff

Target Shuffles C-Suite Roles — Target, whose Minneapolis HQ is shown here, has made several executive moves involving its strategic, marketing and merchandising operations. Photo: JHVEPhoto/iStock

Target, whose Minneapolis HQ is shown here, has made several executive moves involving its strategic, marketing and merchandising operations. Photo: JHVEPhoto/iStock

Target Corp. (Minneapolis) has made several changes in its c-suite in an effort “to sustain profitable growth over the long term,” CEO Brian Cornell said in a news release.

The changes include promoting Christina Hennington, currently Chief Growth Officer, to Chief Strategy and Growth Officer; and Rick Gomez, currently Chief Food, Essentials and Beauty Officer, to Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing Target’s merchandising business. Both moves are effective July 7.

In addition, Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Roath will take on the role of Chief Merchandising Officer of Food, Essentials and Beauty in early 2025. As a result, the company is initiating an external search for its next Chief Marketing Officer.

“Today’s announcement builds on our January appointment of Michael Fiddelke to Chief Operating Officer and will further accelerate progress on our growth initiatives,” said Cornell. “As Rick takes on full oversight of merchandising, Christina will be dedicated to keeping our strategy consumer-centric, differentiated and future-focused.

“Lisa will be an important addition to Rick’s leadership team when she moves into her new role in 2025, bringing her prior experience and accomplishments leading our food and essentials businesses. In the meantime, we’ll conduct a thorough search for a top brand marketer to succeed Lisa and build on our strong marketing foundation.”

The executives involved help run a retailer with almost 2000 stores in the U.S.

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