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Target Names First Chief AI Officer
13 Aug
Summary
- Target appointed Chandhu Nair as its first Chief AI Officer.
- Nair joins Target on Aug. 24 from Lowe's, where he led AI innovation.
- The move supports CEO's multiyear strategy to reverse slowing sales.

Target has appointed Chandhu Nair as its first Chief AI Officer and SVP, signaling a major commitment to artificial intelligence. Nair's arrival on Aug. 24 follows his extensive tenure at Lowe's, where he specialized in data, AI, and innovation.
This strategic appointment is part of CEO Michael Fiddelke's multiyear plan to revitalize sales growth and enhance customer experience. The retailer also elevated Purvi Shah to SVP of User Experience, highlighting the critical interplay between AI and UX technologies.
Both Nair and Shah will report to Prat Vemana, chief information and product officer. This integration of AI into the C-suite underscores its pivotal role in Target's operational strategy, aiming to drive innovation and efficiency.