US retailer Target has appointed Jeff England as executive vice president and chief global supply chain and logistics officer, with the move taking effect on 31 May.
England will report to chief operating officer Lisa Roath and will take charge of advancing the retailer's supply chain agenda, with a focus on delivering "greater speed, reliability and precision" across its operations.
Commenting on his appointment, England said: “It is an honour to join Target and be part of such an iconic brand.
“I am confident in the company's growth plan and priorities, and I am excited to get started with the team, building on its strong foundation to further strengthen the speed, reliability and precision of the supply chain.”
He joins from QXO, where he held the position of chief supply chain officer, working to improve inventory availability, cut transportation costs and strengthen operational performance.
Before that, England served as chief supply chain officer at Genuine Parts Company and spent close to two decades at Walmart across operations, strategy and finance roles.
Outgoing chief supply chain and logistics officer Gretchen McCarthy will transition to a strategic adviser role until August.
The hire forms part of Target's broader growth strategy, which centres on merchandising, guest experience, technology and supply chain capability.
Target CEO Michael Fiddelke said: “Elevating that guest experience is one of our top priorities, and Jeff's deep expertise across operations, engineering, technology and automation, along with a strong track record of leading operations of various sizes and complexities, is exactly what will be required to strengthen how we deliver for our guests.”
The appointment follows a leadership restructure announced in February under new chief executive Michael Fiddelke, which introduced new executive vice presidents reporting directly to the CEO alongside recent boardroom changes.
Target's financial backdrop remains challenging. In its fourth quarter ended 31 January 2026, net sales fell 1.5% year-on-year to $30.45bn.
For the full year 2025, net sales declined 1.7% to $104.78bn, with comparable sales dropping 2.6%, partially offset by contributions from new store openings and growth in non-merchandise revenue.
