Robert J. Ulrich

Overview

Robert J. Ulrich is Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Target. He began his retailing career as a merchandising trainee in Target's department store division in 1967 and advanced through various management positions. He became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Target Stores in 1987 and was elected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Target in 1994. On January 9, 2008, Target Corporation's Board of Directors announced that Bob Ulrich, chief executive officer and chairman of the board, will retire as CEO effective May 1, 2008. Ulrich will remain chairman of the board through the end of fiscal 2008.