Target taps former Clorox, Safeway CEOs to fill 2 board seats

MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced Friday that its board of directors had elected Robert Edwards, former CEO of Safeway, and Donald Knauss, former executive chairman of the Clorox Company, and as new directors, effective immediately.

 

“Don and Robert each bring a deep understanding of the consumer and a wealth of relevant expertise to Target," Brian Cornell, Target chairman and CEO, said. "Don has a lengthy track record of driving the strategic growth of prominent, consumer brands at global companies. Robert has held leadership positions in the grocery industry for more than a decade and will offer a fresh perspective on our food reinvention, in particular. Don and Robert will be important additions to our board as we continue to transform Target and elevate the guest experience.” 

 

Knauss, 64, served as chairman and CEO of Clorox from October 2006 until November 2014. He then served as executive chairman until July 1, 2015. Before joining Clorox, he was president and COO of Coca-Cola North America. He is also a former U.S. Marine Corps officer.

 

Edwards, 60, served as CEO of Safeway from May 2013 until April 2015. He also served Safeway as president and CFO from April 2012 to May 2013. He joined Safeway in 2004 as EVP and CFO.