MINNEAPOLIS — Rick Gomez has been named executive vice-president and chief marketing officer of Target Corp., effective Jan. 29. In his new role, Mr. Gomez will report to Brian Cornell, chairman and chief executive officer. He will oversee marketing and media strategy, creative, marketing communications, guest research, loyalty, corporate communications and corporate social responsibility efforts.
Mr. Gomez began his career with Target in 2013, serving as senior vice-president of marketing. Prior to Target, he held several marketing roles at PepsiCo, Quaker Oats and MillerCoors.