Target names Cara Sylvester chief merchandising officer and Lisa Roath COO
Target announced executive leadership changes under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, effective Feb. 15, 2026, including a new chief merchandising officer and chief operating officer. It also confirmed that fourth quarter 2025 sales and full-year GAAP and Adjusted EPS are expected to be in line with prior guidance. For shareholders, the changes reshape senior leadership, with the chief commercial officer departing and another chief merchandising officer retiring.
Key points
- Cara Sylvester named chief merchandising officer, previously chief guest experience officer, effective Feb. 15, 2026
- Lisa Roath named chief operating officer, previously chief merchandising officer of food, essentials and beauty
- Rick Gomez, chief commercial officer, will depart; Jill Sando, chief merchandising officer for apparel and accessories, home and hardlines, will retire after 29 years
- Target confirmed Q4 2025 sales and full-year GAAP and Adjusted EPS expected in line with prior guidance; external search underway for a chief guest experience and marketing officer
The filing
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