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Melanie Healey, P&G’s former group president, North America, has been elected as a new director on Target Corp.’s board. The appointment is effective immediately.
Healey, 54, spent more than 25 years at P&G. During her tenure, she worked in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela and the United States, most recently as group president and advisor to the chairman and chief executive officer, from January 2015 until July 2015 and as group president, North America, from 2009 until December 2014.
She retired this summer when the CPG giant appointed David Taylor to the CEO post.
“Mel brings to Target’s board more than 30 years of CPG experience and a passion for improving the lives of consumers around the world. She has a track record of delivering growth, driving operational improvements and launching successful product innovations for globally recognized brands. She also has a history of building wellness brands, which will provide an important perspective as Target continues to elevate wellness as one of our signature categories,” said Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO of Target.
Prior to P&G, Healey held positions at S.C. Johnson and Johnson & Johnson.
Healey, 54, spent more than 25 years at P&G. During her tenure, she worked in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela and the United States, most recently as group president and advisor to the chairman and chief executive officer, from January 2015 until July 2015 and as group president, North America, from 2009 until December 2014.
She retired this summer when the CPG giant appointed David Taylor to the CEO post.
“Mel brings to Target’s board more than 30 years of CPG experience and a passion for improving the lives of consumers around the world. She has a track record of delivering growth, driving operational improvements and launching successful product innovations for globally recognized brands. She also has a history of building wellness brands, which will provide an important perspective as Target continues to elevate wellness as one of our signature categories,” said Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO of Target.
Prior to P&G, Healey held positions at S.C. Johnson and Johnson & Johnson.