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Target names Tesco's Mike McNamara as new CIO

McNamara will join Target from U.K.-based Tesco PLC, where he worked for more than 15 years. In 2011, McNamara was named the global supermarket chain's chief information officer, with responsibility for all information technology systems.

February 3, 2015

Target Corp. today announced that Mike McNamara will assume the role of executive vice president and chief information officer. As the company's top technology leader, McNamara will further advance Target's digital transformation and help Target become a leading omnichannel retailer, the company said in a press release.

McNamara replaces Bob DeRodes, who is retiring after playing a pivotal role in guiding Target's information security efforts. McNamara will report to Target Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell.

"Technology is critical for Target's future success. So finding the right leader for this role was one of my absolute top priorities," Cornell said. "Mike has been a driving force for technology innovation throughout his career. He's got a stellar track record, and I'm excited to see how he'll help our team continue to push new innovations that enhance the shopping experience for Target guests, both online and in stores."

According to the company, McNamara was instrumental in modernizing and advancing Tesco's IT and supply chain worldwide, which helped establish Tesco as an e-commerce pioneer that's now one of the world's largest online grocers. Under his leadership, Tesco also ushered in a host of breakthrough in-store technologies such as "scan-as-you-shop" capabilities and launched the company's innovation lab. McNamara also is chairman of Tesco's technology office in India. In his new role at Target, McNamara will have oversight of the company's technology team and operations, including information security, and will help shape enterprise strategy as a member of Target's leadership team.