WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As the vice president of price and value at CVS Pharmacy, Michele Driscoll leads her team in the strategy and execution of everyday pricing, weekly promotions and personalized deals in the front store. It’s a role that she thoroughly enjoys, because it starts with the customer at the center of the company’s
MINNEAPOLIS — Kiera Fernandez was named Target’s chief diversity and inclusion officer in June 2020, capping a career that began in 2001. In her present role she is responsible for leading and advancing Target’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) strategy, with the goal of creating equitable experiences for all Target team members and guests. Fernandez
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As vice president of merchandising, beauty and personal care for CVS Health, Andrea Harrison oversees the cosmetics, skin, fragrance, hair and personal care categories, as well as the beauty service program, within the company’s retail business. Today’s beauty shopper, according to Harrison, has evolved to focus on and expect not only the
MINNEAPOLIS — Christina Hennington is one of a group of women executives at Target who have forged highly impressive careers while providing the retailer with outstanding executive leadership that has been manifested in Target’s superlative performance of recent years. Like her colleague Cara Sylvester, Hennington holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — As senior vice president of government relations and corporate compliance for Hy-Vee, Stacey Johnson oversees all of Hy-Vee’s government relations activities, leads corporate compliance and guides the company’s community and diversity initiatives. “By building relationships with local and federal lawmakers, our government relations team has the ability to advocate on
PHILADELPHIA — As executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Rite Aid Corp., Jessica Kazmaier oversees all aspects of the retail pharmacy chain’s human resources strategy, including talent management, associate engagement, incentives and labor relations. “Each element of my role is just as important as the others when it comes to the success
MINNEAPOLIS — As executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Melissa Kremer leads all aspects of human resources for Target, ranging from recruitment and development to engagement to diversity, equity and inclusion. She has played a critical leadership role in driving the HR strategies behind a major organizational transformation that has involved large-scale structural
DEERFIELD, Ill. — One of Stefanie Kruse’s first career highlights was shaping the corporate revenue plan for the entire domestic network at American Airlines as an analyst fresh out of college. She was thrown this much more senior task by a manager who recognized her strong work ethic and ability to handle complex problems and
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Michelle LeBlanc, chief of staff and executive director of merchandising analytics at CVS Health, has been with the company her entire career. Michelle says, “I started in an entry-level position in the finance department, then joined our Front Store Merchandising team to aid in building a new category. I quickly got the
CINCINNATI — As president of Kroger Health, one of Colleen Lindholz’s top priorities is to continually grow and develop how the retail health company delivers high-quality care and lowers overall health care costs for customers. Kroger is leading the way in the delivery of quality care by offering expert, credible and convenient services in-store every
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health continues to broaden and deepen its ability to support the health and well-being of Americans, delivering on the ambitious plan crafted by president and chief executive officer Karen Lynch. “Nearly 18 months ago, we outlined a bold shift in our strategy and shared our vision to become the leading health
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Angela Martin grew up shopping at Dollar General. Now, as the retailer’s vice president of customer insights and branding, she points to her company’s dedication to its core customers as the primary reason for her 35-year tenure. “We have the most deserving customer in retail,” Martin said, emphasizing the extraordinary bond between