Target’s Steinhafel elected chairman of RILA board of directors

Naples, Fla. -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced the election of Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president CEO of Target Corp., as chairman of its board of directors.



“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as chairman of this exceptional group of industry leaders,” said Steinhafel. “Along with the rest of the Board of Directors, I value RILA and its efforts to champion issues that affect our industry, our workforce and our customers.”



Steinhafel, who previously served as the Board’s vice chairman, succeeds Bill Rhodes, chairman, president CEO, AutoZone, who has served as chairman since 2010. Rhodes will remain a member of the Board’s Executive Committee, serving as immediate past chair.