DePinto brings over thirty years of retail experience to the Minneapolis-based company. Beyond his long tenure at 7-Eleven, he has held leadership positions at PepsiCo and GameStop, and has served on the boards of Brinker International, Jo-Ann Stores, and OfficeMax. At Target, he is slated to join the Infrastructure & Finance and Audit & Risk committees.
Target Adds Former 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to Board
Joe DePinto, who spent years scaling 7-Eleven into a global convenience giant, will join Target's Board of Directors effective August 1. His appointment marks a strategic push by CEO Michael Fiddelke to sharpen the retailer’s focus on fresh food, digital commerce, and omnichannel operations in a shifting consumer landscape.
CEO Michael Fiddelke emphasized that DePinto’s background in operational excellence and customer loyalty aligns with the company's current merchandising goals. Lead Independent Director Christine Leahy noted that the board appointment is designed to bolster guidance on long-term growth and digital innovation. This move comes as Target seeks to refine its enterprise strategy across its network of more than 2,000 U.S. stores.
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