Target elected former consumer-goods executive Sally Grimes as an independent director, adding leadership experience from Diageo, Clif Bar and Tyson Foods to a board overseeing the retailer’s growth priorities.
The board approved Grimes on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and her appointment takes effect Dec. 1, a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says. Target announced the appointment Thursday, Nov. 12. Grimes will join the Audit & Risk and Infrastructure & Finance committees when her term begins.
Grimes, 55, served as CEO, North America, at Diageo from September 2023 to March 2026. She was CEO of Clif Bar & Company from May 2020 to February 2023. Her roles at Tyson Foods included Group President, Prepared Foods; President, Retail; and Chief Global Growth Officer.
Target CEO Michael Fiddelke said Grimes’ experience “turning consumer trends into compelling products and brands” would bring perspective to the board. Target described the appointment as aligned with Fiddelke’s growth plans, including a focus on merchandising authority and the guest experience. Target Lead Independent Director Christine Leahy said, “An effective Board benefits from leaders who bring different experiences and ways of thinking.”
Grimes previously held board positions at Continental Grain Company and Beyond Meat. The filing dates her Beyond Meat service from May 2021 to May 2024. Target identified her current post as executive director at Knowing NOAH, The Noah John Grimes Family Foundation.
The filing says her director pay will follow Target’s annual program for nonemployee directors, as outlined in its proxy statement; it gives no amount. It also reports no understanding with another person related to her selection and no related-person transactions involving Grimes and Target. Her board service and committee assignments begin Dec. 1.
