Target names new senior vice president of marketing

Target Corporation has named Maurice Cooper senior vice president of marketing. Cooper will oversee Target’s marketing, creating plans that are guest-centric, culturally relevant and inclusive to fuel consumer affinity for Target’s brand and grow its business. He will lead the strategy and execution of brand, category and promotions marketing across paid, owned and shared media, while also overseeing key campaigns such as holiday. Cooper joins the company September 14 and will report to Rick Gomez, Target’s executive vice president and chief marketing, digital and strategy officer.