Target names new HR chief

Bold, curious and accountable is the future Target’s new chief human resources officer said she looks forward to helping create.



Eleven year Target veteran Stephanie Lundquist was elevated to the role of executive VP and chief human resources officer, arguably one of the most important positions in a company with nearly 350,000 employees and 1,800 stores.



Lundquist joined Target in 2005 and most recently served as senior vice president of human resources with responsibility for Target’s headquarters team as well as all HR functions for Target India operations. She fills a position previously occupied by Jodee Kozlak and will served as a member of Target’s leadership team reporting to CEO Brian Cornell.



“Stephanie has played a critical leadership role in Target’s transformation efforts, developing and initiating the human resources strategies necessary to drive long-term growth for Target,” said Cornell. “She’s been a leading voice as we push ourselves to think differently and work in new ways across Target. Our outstanding team is one of our key competitive advantages and Stephanie’s continued leadership will be invaluable as we work to further unlock Target’s potential.”



Kozlak will be departing Target after nearly 15 years, having played an integral role during a time of rapid expansion for Target and the increased influence of digital in the business. Most recently, she led the team through the 2013 data breach and onboarded Target’s first external CEO, Brian Cornell, in 2013, the company said in a statement.



“Jodee’s contributions in the past 15 years have made a tremendous impact on Target and our team members globally. I personally want to thank her for building a culture of strong individual and team performance as well as a deep passion for our brand and our guests,” Cornell said.



As for Lundquist, her view is that the Target team has always been the key to the company’s success.



“Our team has embraced and harnessed the changes necessary to compete in the dynamically changing market,” Lundquist said. “I look forward to creating a future that is centered on delivering for our guests and rooted in being bold, curious and accountable. My focus will be on developing the right strategies, capabilities and culture to enable our global team to achieve Target’s goals now and in the future.”