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Brian Cornell
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Brian Cornell is Executive Chair of Target Corporation. He was Target’s CEO for 11 years until February 1, 2026, when Michael Fiddelke succeeded him; Cornell oversaw the growth of Roundel, Target’s retail media network.
Last updated Sep 26, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
- Years in industry
- 10 years
Career
CEO, PepsiCo Americas Foods
PepsiCo · 2012-2014
President and CEO
Michaels Stores · 2011-2012
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer
Safeway · 2004-2009
Senior Vice President and President, Sam's Club
Walmart · 2009-2011
Board memberships
Target Corporation (Chairman)Yum! Brands
Expertise & education
Expertise
Retail Media NetworksFirst-Party Data StrategyShopper MarketingClosed-Loop AttributionOmnichannel CommerceConsumer Data MonetizationBrand Advertising PartnershipsDigital Transformation
Education
- B.S., Business Administration, UCLA
Speaking topics
Retail Media and the Future of AdvertisingFirst-Party Data and Consumer PrivacyOmnichannel Retail StrategyBrand and Retailer PartnershipsDigital Transformation in Retail
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Launched and scaled Roundel, Target's retail media network, into a multi-billion dollar advertising business
- Led Target's overall revenue growth from approximately $73 billion to over $100 billion during his tenure
- Oversaw Target's digital and same-day fulfillment transformation, driving first-party data depth that underpins Roundel
- Positioned Target as a top-tier retail media competitor alongside Amazon Advertising and Walmart Connect
Awards
Fortune's Businessperson of the Year (recognized among top executives)Named to Time 100 Most Influential People list
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