MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Target
Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today named Maurice Cooper senior vice president of
marketing.
Cooper will oversee Target's marketing, creating plans that are
guest-centric, culturally relevant and inclusive to fuel consumer
affinity for Target's brand and grow its business. He will lead the
strategy and execution of brand, category and promotions marketing
across paid, owned and shared media, while also overseeing key
campaigns such as Holiday.
Cooper joins the company Sept. 14
and will report to Rick
Gomez, Target's executive vice president and chief
marketing, digital and strategy officer.
"Maurice has an incredible passion and curiosity for
understanding the consumer, their mindset and their shifting
preferences," says Gomez. "His extensive experience and leadership
will make him a great addition to our marketing team, as we
continue to evolve Target's marketing to be even more closely
connected to our guests."
Cooper brings significant experience and success as a
strategic and innovative marketing leader having previously served
as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth & Experience
Officer at Wingstop Restaurants, the fast-growing, fast-casual
chain known for its chicken wings. In addition, Cooper has had
executive brand marketing roles at Intercontinental Hotels Group
and The Coca-Cola Company. Most recently, he founded and led
Forward Vision Strategies, a marketing consulting firm.
"Having been a longtime fan of this iconic brand, it's so
inspiring to see Target's transformation and leadership in retail,
along with its impressive growth, and continued commitment to
better serve its guests," says Cooper. "I'm thrilled to join the
team and am eager to help Target's marketing bring even more joy
and inspiration to all guests."
About Target Corporation
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:
TGT) serves guests at more than 1,800 stores and
at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its
profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a
week. For the latest store count or more
information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a
behind-the-scenes look at Target,
visit Target.com/abullseyeview or
follow @TargetNews on Twitter.
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