Minneapolis — Target Corporation has named Christina Hennington, currently chief growth officer, as chief strategy and growth officer, and Rick Gomez, currently chief food, essentials and beauty officer, as chief commercial officer, overseeing Target’s merchandising business, both effective July 7. Lisa Roath, Target’s chief marketing officer, will take on the role of chief merchandising officer of food, essentials and beauty in early 2025. The company is initiating an external search for its next chief marketing officer and, until a successor is named, Roath will remain in full capacity as chief marketing officer.
“As we execute our 2024 plans and look to the future, we’re putting key leaders and capabilities in place to sustain profitable growth over the long term. Today’s announcement builds on our January appointment of Michael Fiddelke to chief operating officer and will further accelerate progress on our growth initiatives,” says Brian Cornell, chair and CEO.
As chief strategy and growth officer, Hennington will work closely with Cornell, Fiddelke and the rest of Target’s leadership team. Hennington and her team also will play a critical role in supporting the organization as it continues to evolve and modernize how it operates, including harnessing the role of technology and generative AI to enhance the working and shopping experience at Target. Additionally, Hennington will be responsible for further strengthening relationships with Target’s strategic partners and identifying new partnerships that will differentiate and drive the retailer’s business. She will continue to report to Cornell. Hennington joined Target in 2003 and was named to its leadership team in 2020.
As chief commercial officer, Gomez will have full oversight of Target’s merchandising business. He will report to Cornell. Gomez joined Target in 2013 and was named to the leadership team in 2017.
Early next year, Roath will take on the role of the retailer’s chief merchandising officer of food, essentials and beauty. In that role, Roath will report to Gomez. Until that time, Roath will remain Target’s chief marketing officer and will continue to report to Cara Sylvester, Target’s chief guest experience officer. Roath joined Target in 2006 and has held various leadership positions across the company.
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation operates nearly 2,000 stores.
SOURCE: Target Corporation