Melissa K. Kremer serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Target Corporation, a role she assumed in 2020 after more than two decades with the company. Joining Target in 1997 as a recruiter in the talent acquisition team, Kremer quickly advanced through progressive HR leadership positions, including Human Resources Business Partner, Vice President of Field Human Resources, and Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Her career trajectory reflects a deep commitment to fostering talent development and employee engagement across Target's extensive retail operations, spanning stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices. In her current capacity as CHRO, Kremer oversees a global HR organization responsible for talent strategy, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, labor relations, and associate experience for Target's approximately 400,000 team members. Under her leadership, Target has implemented innovative programs to enhance work-life balance, such as expanded parental leave, mental health resources, and flexible scheduling, contributing to high employee retention rates and recognition as a top workplace by Forbes and Fortune. Kremer has been instrumental in navigating HR challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing team member safety and accelerating digital transformation in HR processes. Kremer's achievements extend beyond operations; she has championed Target's inclusion and diversity initiatives, resulting in measurable progress toward equitable representation in leadership roles and supplier diversity partnerships. A recognized leader in the retail industry, she serves on advisory boards for HR-focused organizations and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota. Her strategic vision continues to position Target as an employer of choice in a competitive landscape.