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Target Expands Board with Ex-Nike and HanesBrands Leaders
Target adds John Hoke and Steve Bratspies to its board to strengthen retail and design expertise ahead of CEO Michael Fiddelke's leadership, supporting growth and innovation.
- Target announced in Minneapolis that it had elected John Hoke, III and Steve Bratspies to its Board on Jan. 22, 2026, with Hoke joining March 1 and Bratspies April 1 ahead of CEO Michael Fiddelke's transition.
- John Hoke, III brings decades of design experience, having served more than three decades at NIKE, Inc. as the first chief innovation officer; Target said it added leadership to deliver style, design and value.
- Steve Bratspies brings M&A and merchandising experience, having led HanesBrands from 2020 through the 2024 sale of Champion and its acquisition by Gildan Activewear last year.
- Lead Independent Director Christine Leahy said `These appointments underscore the Board's continued commitment to strong governance and long-term value creation for shareholders`, while Target Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share payable March 1, 2026 for shareholders of record February 11, 2026.
- Target's size and omnichannel presence give the new directors a platform to shape innovation, product differentiation and customer value, as the company serves nearly 2,000 stores and Target.com.
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Target appoints former Nike and HanesBrands executives to board amid strategic shift
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Target Appoints Former Nike and HanesBrands Executives to Board of Directors
John Hoke, former Chief Innovation Officer at NIKE, Inc., will join the Board on March 1 and serve on the Governance & Sustainability and the Compensation & Human Capital Management committeesSteve Bratspies, former CEO of HanesBrands, will join the Board…
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