Experience27+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
As chief guest experience officer, I am focused on deepening guest engagement and attracting new shoppers by driving connection across key capabilities that enable Target’s best-in-class guest experience, including marketing, digital and technology. I oversee Target’s marketing, media and creative strategy, as well as our loyalty program, Target Circle, and in-house media company, Roundel. I also lead Target’s e-commerce business and our enterprise technology systems, data analytics and business intelligence strategy. I joined Target in 2007 and have held a variety of leadership roles with the company. Prior to joining Target, I worked at Deloitte Consulting in Chicago.
Career Timeline
- TargetCurrentSep 2007–Present· 19 yrs
- Executive Vice President, Chief Guest Experience OfficerCurrentMay 2022–Present
- EVP, Chief Marketing & Digital OfficerFeb 2021–May 2022
- Senior Vice President Merchandising - HomeMar 2019–Feb 2021
- Vice President, Beauty & DermstoreJun 2017–Mar 2019
- Senior Director, Planning- Housewares & Stationery/HolidayApr 2016–Jun 2017
- Senior Buyer, Housewares - Storage & OrganizationMar 2014–Apr 2016
- Senior Buyer, Beauty - Skincare, Bath, Fragrances2012–Mar 2014
- Buyer, Grocery - Warm BeveragesAug 2009–Dec 2011
- Senior Manager, Corporate StrategySep 2007–Aug 2009
- 1999–2005· 6 yrs
- Manager, Information Technology1999–2005
Education
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementBS
Civil Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Cara Sylvester
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Product DevelopmentLeadershipManagementFinancial ModelingAnalysisStrategyStrategic PlanningPricingCross-functional Team LeadershipMerchandisingBusiness StrategyRetailCompetitive AnalysisBudgetsPricing StrategyForecasting