Andrea Zimmerman
Enterprise leader driving strategic outcomes through a global team
Target•Bengaluru
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As president of Target in India (TII), I lead a multi-disciplinary team of more than 5,500 team members delivering tech, data and core business capabilities help accelerate Target’s growth. My focus is on scaling TII as a world-class global capability center (GCC) and advancing strategic initiatives that enable transformative retail solutions for the enterprise. With a background in human resources, my leadership approach is deeply shaped by a belief that strong culture and team and strong performance go hand in hand. I prioritize building inclusive, high-performing teams and unbeatable workplace culture, with an ambition to position TII as an employer of choice across the GCC and retail ecosystem. I am passionate about the role India and GCCs play in shaping the future of global business. I actively engage with industry forums, partners, and stakeholders to help advance this agenda and strengthen India’s position as a strategic innovation and capability hub.
Career Timeline
- TargetCurrentOct 2007–Present· 18 yrs 11 mos
- Senior Vice President and President, Target IndiaCurrentNov 2023–Present
- VP Future of Work and HR StrategyAug 2021–Nov 2023
- VP HR Operational ServicesMay 2020–Aug 2021
- Senior Director HR Operational ServicesJul 2019–May 2020
- Senior Director Human Resources, TargetJul 2016–Jul 2019
- Director Human Resources, TargetApr 2016–Jul 2016
- Senior Group Manager Human Resources, TargetMay 2015–Apr 2016
- Group Manager Human Resources, TargetMay 2014–Apr 2015
- Group Manager Human Resources, Target IndiaFeb 2013–Apr 2014
- Senior Manager Human Resources, Target IndiaApr 2012–Feb 2013
- Human Resources Manager, HQHR, Property DevelopmentOct 2011–Apr 2012
- Senior Human Resources Business Partner, HQHR, Property DevelopmentOct 2010–Oct 2011
- Senior Process Business PartnerApr 2009–Oct 2010
- Associate Process Business PartnerSep 2008–Apr 2009
- Sr. Process Specialist, Distribution HROct 2007–Sep 2008
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Strategic Leadership
UMN Carlson School of ManagementMA
Religion/Religious Studies
Claremont School of TheologyBA
Religion/Religious Studies, Writing, Political Science
Hiram College