Target taps media exec as senior VP, media and guest engagement

Minneapolis -- In a move to further boost its marketing organization, Target Corp. has hired Kristi Argyilan as senior VP, media and guest engagement, effective June 2.



Argyilan comes to the Target from IPG Mediabrands where she was most recently the president at Magna Global, North America. She has also held senior positions with advertising and integrated marketing agencies including Arnold, Hill Holiday, and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners.



At Target, Argyilan will be responsible for leading and integrating the company’s paid, earned, owned and shared media initiatives.



“Kristi is known nationally as a transformational, digitally savvy marketer. As Target continues to accelerate our efforts to innovate and evolve, her expertise in leveraging today’s dynamic media mix will help us connect with Target’s guests in new and different ways,” stated Jeff Jones, executive VP, chief marketing officer at Target.