Michael Fiddelke is Target’s Incoming CEO and Chief Operating Officer. He will assume the role of CEO and join the Board of Directors on Feb. 1, 2026.
Michael is known for his ability to modernize the business and accelerate growth. He currently leads Target’s nearly 2,000 stores, its global supply chain network, fulfillment services including same-day delivery with Shipt, enterprise services and properties.
Since joining Target in 2003 as an intern, Michael has held a variety of leadership positions across the organization, including finance, merchandising, human resources and operations. As chief operating officer, and previously chief financial officer, he has overseen investments to build and scale the company’s stores, supply chain, digital capabilities and team, which enabled exponential growth across the business. Michael also spearheaded Target’s enterprise efficiency efforts, enabling the company to improve profitability and to fuel areas of innovation and growth.
In addition to his Target responsibilities, Michael serves on the board of Shipt. Prior to Target, Michael spent three years at Deloitte Consulting, LLP. He has an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from the University of Iowa.