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Target Appoints Former 7-Eleven CEO to Board of Directors

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Target Corporation has appointed Joe DePinto, former president and CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc., to its Board of Directors.

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MINNEAPOLIS, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT ) announced the election of Joe DePinto, former president and chief executive officer of 7-Eleven, Inc., to its Board of Directors. The appointment is another step Target is taking to accelerate its enterprise strategy and fuel new growth under CEO Michael Fiddelke. "At Target, we're leading with merchandising authority, elevating the guest experience, accelerating technology and strengthening our team and communities to pave a new path of growth," said Fiddelke. "Joe has spent his career relentlessly focused on the customer, empowering teams and delivering operational excellence. His perspective and experience in retail, with a particular emphasis in food and digital commerce, will be a tremendous asset to our Board as we continue building momentum against our strategy." DePinto brings more than three decades of leadership experience across retail and consumer products, having led the world's largest convenience retailer through significant expansion, digital innovation and evolving consumer preferences. During his tenure, 7-Eleven, Inc. accelerated investments in omnichannel capabilities, loyalty programs and fresh food offerings while growing its store footprint and strengthening its position as a leading convenience retailer. DePinto has also held leadership roles at PepsiCo and GameStop and brings...

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Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Joe DePintoBoard of Directors
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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  • Joe DePintoBoard of Directors · Named in the story

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  • directors

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95%
Detected
Jul 22, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
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