Cornell is the current CEO of Target. He began his executive position in 2014. Previously, Cornell worked with various major retailers in the United States, including as Safeway’s chief marketing officer and executive vice president, and he was on the board of directors for OfficeMax and The Home Depot.

Results over the last few years have fallen short of our expectations and our potential,” current CEO Brian Cornell says.

The retailer’s board believes a company veteran can promote much needed change. Now, Michael Fiddelke has to prove himself to others.

Good morning. There’s more executive turnover in the Fortune 500. Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down, and Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer (COO), will become chief executive on Feb. 1, 2026. Cornell has led Target for 11 years.

El director general de Target, Brian Cornell, quien ayudó a revitalizar la compañía pero ha tenido dificultades para revertir las

The Minneapolis-based retailer certainly has challenges now, but looking back, it’s clear Target was in a make-or-break moment when Brian Cornell took charge 11 years ago.

Target Corp. is leading the S&P 500 index’s decliners after the discount retailer announced that Chief Executive Brian Cornell is stepping down next year, to be replaced by the company’s Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke.