Brian Cornell
Brian Cornell is the Executive Chair of Target Corporation's Board of Directors.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
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Bio
Brian Cornell is the Executive Chair of Target Corporation's Board of Directors. After joining Target in 2014, Cornell established a strategic direction that placed stores at the center of physical shopping and digital fulfillment, and the acquisition of Shipt propelled Target into a leadership position in same-day, store-based fulfillment services. During his tenure, Target grew by tens of billions of dollars, driven by a profitable digital business, an owned-brand portfolio that reached $30 billion, a third-party marketplace surpassing $1 billion, and a rapidly growing advertising business. Source 1: uchicago.edu — Enduring Excellence: A Conversation with Brian Cornell
Career
Executive ChairCurrent
Target Corporation · Since 2026
Executive Vice President; President and CEO, Sam's Club
Walmart Inc. · 2009–2012
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Target Corporation · Until 2026
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Expertise & education
Education
- B.S., Business Administration, UCLA