Who is the Chief Merchandising Officer of Target?
Cara Sylvester has been the Chief Merchandising Officer of Target since 2007 and reports to Michael Fiddelke. As chief guest experience officer from May 2022 she integrated stores, digital, generative AI, social media and marketing, grew Roundel into a multi-billion-dollar retail media business, revamped the Target Circle loyalty program and quadrupled the Target Plus marketplace. Cara reached the role after 4 tracked posts, most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Target. Cara studied at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (bachelor's degree), Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management (MBA). Cara is one of 10 tracked leaders at the company.
Cara Sylvester profile
Cara Sylvester is executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Target, leading assortment, product design, owned brands, partner collaborations and merchandising capabilities. She joined Target in 2007. Earlier she was chief marketing and digital officer, led the Home business and, as vice president of Beauty, launched the Beauty Concierge program.
- Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (bachelor's degree), Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management (MBA)
- Reports to
- Michael Fiddelke
- ••••@target.com
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Cara Sylvester career history
- Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, TargetFebruary 2026 to present
- Executive Vice President and Chief Guest Experience Officer, TargetMay 2022 to February 2026
- Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, TargetFebruary 2021 to May 2022
- Senior Vice President, Home, TargetMarch 2019 to February 2021
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Other leaders at Target
| Leader | Profile | |
|---|---|---|
| MFMichael FiddelkeChief Executive Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
| JLJim LeeExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
| LRLisa RoathExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
| MWMark WeinsteinExecutive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
| PVPrat VemanaChief Information and Product Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
| MKMelissa KremerChief Human Resources Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
| GMGrant McGeeChief Legal and Compliance Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
| STSarah TravisChief Digital and Revenue Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
| JEJeff EnglandChief Supply Chain Officer | ••••@target.com | Profile → |
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