Target names Michael Fiddelke COO

Target announced that Michael Fiddelke, who has served as the retailer’s chief financial officer since November 1, 2019, has been named chief operating officer, effective February 4. Until his replacement is named, Fiddelke will continue to serve as chief financial officer for the company. As chief operating officer, Fiddelke will oversee the retailer’s nearly 2,000 stores, its global supply chain network, fulfillment services including same-day delivery with Shipt, network capacity planning, enterprise operations, the teams responsible for building and remodeling Target stores and other facilities, and flight services. The retailer also announced updates to its leadership in merchandising. Recognizing the size, scale and complexity of its multi-category merchandise portfolio, Rick Gomez, currently Target’s chief food & beverage officer, will oversee the retailer’s frequency categories as chief food, essentials & beauty officer. Jill Sando, currently the retailer’s chief merchandising officer, will oversee Target’s discretionary categories as chief merchandising officer of apparel & accessories, home and hardlines. Gomez joined Target in 2013 and was named to the company’s leadership team in 2017. Sando began her career with Target in 1997 and joined its leadership team in 2020. Both Gomez and Sando will continue to report to Christina Hennington, Target’s chief growth officer.