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A. Christina Hennington

Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at TARGET
Since July 7, 2024
Age
49 years
Tenure
Joined Target Corporation in 2003 and has progressed through several leadership roles including Senior Vice President, Chief Growth Officer, and ultimately Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, marking a significant evolution in responsibility and impact.

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About

A. Christina Hennington has been a cornerstone of Target Corporation's leadership since joining in 2003, steadily climbing the ranks through a series of high-impact roles. Beginning as a key executive team member in 2020, she assumed responsibilities that progressively increased in scope and complexity, managing a vast merchandising portfolio and steering the company through transformative growth initiatives.

Her strategic vision was pivotal in driving over $30 billion in growth during her tenure in her previous roles, where she skillfully led efforts that included the sale of Target's pharmacy business to CVS and forging a major partnership with Ulta Beauty. These milestones underscore her commitment to driving a consumer-centric business model and positioning the company at the forefront of innovation.

In her current role as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, which began on 07-07-2024, she continues to orchestrate the company’s strategic planning and growth endeavors. Her leadership is centered on ensuring that Target's strategy remains both differentiated and future-focused, leveraging technological advancements and fostering key strategic partnerships.

While the available documents provide a comprehensive view of her professional journey at Target, they do not include personal background details or information about her education. This biography highlights her substantial contributions and dedication to Target's ongoing success.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Target Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Hardlines, Essentials, and Capabilities January 2020 to February 2021
Target Corporation Senior Vice President, Group Merchandise Manager, Essentials, Beauty, Hardlines, and Services January 2019 to January 2020
Target Corporation Senior Vice President, Merchandising Essentials, Beauty, and Wellness April 2017 to January 2019

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$725,000 AnnualFixed base salary for 2023
Change in Pension Value & NDCC Earnings$13,140 AnnualAdjustment for pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings
All Other Compensation$125,425 AnnualIncludes Company Matching Contributions ($54,101 ), Life Insurance ($5,621 ), SPP Adjustments ($24,727 ), Perquisites ($40,976 )
Executive Contributions (Deferred Compensation)$1,085,181 DeferredPart of the deferred compensation component
Registrant Contributions (Deferred Compensation)$65,442 DeferredPart of the deferred compensation component
Aggregate Earnings (Deferred Compensation)$120,762 DeferredPart of the deferred compensation component
Aggregate Balance (Deferred Compensation)$3,972,651 DeferredPart of the deferred compensation component

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards (Bonus)

MetricValueAdditional Details
Performance MetricsIncentive Operating Income & Sales 67% weight on financial metrics and 33% weight on team scorecard
Threshold Payout$94,250 Minimum performance level for bonus eligibility
Target Payout$485,750 Expected performance level
Maximum Payout$971,500 Cap on bonus payout
Evaluation PeriodPreceding fiscal year Performance measured over prior year
Payment ScheduleAnnual (typically March) Payments made in March following the performance period
Employment ConditionMust be employed on payment date Exceptions include death, disability, or retirement eligibility
Grant Date3/8/2023 Reference date for performance period

Equity Incentive Plan Awards

Award TypeThresholdTargetMaximumGrant Date Fair ValueGrant DateVesting Schedule / Conditions
PSUs0 shares 9,755 shares 19,510 shares $1,590,065 3/8/2023 Vest based on performance measures; dividend equivalents accrue during vesting
PBRSUs4,878 shares 6,504 shares 8,130 shares $1,196,541 3/8/2023 Vest based on performance measures; dividend equivalents accrue during vesting