Target Names New Chief Legal, Compliance Officer
Target has named Amy Tu as the company’s new chief legal and compliance officer and corporate secretary, effective August 25. She succeeds Don Liu who is retiring and will report to the retailer’s chair and CEO Brian Cornell.
"Amy's experience, both in legal and business leadership, offers strong continuity at the top of our legal affairs and compliance teams," said Cornell. "Her stewardship will help our strong and tenured leaders in legal affairs sustain their role in serving our stakeholders and growing our business. Amy's growth mindset, her passion for the law, and her skill as a business counselor make her a great addition as our leadership team drives Target's roadmap for growth and enterprise priorities."
"For years, I have admired the strength of Target's brand and the vibrancy of its team culture, and I am honored to have the opportunity to lead these best-in-class legal affairs and compliance teams," said Tu. "Their work enables so much of what makes Target a special place for millions of consumers and hundreds of thousands of team members."
Tu started her career in retail with senior legal roles at companies such as Walmart and The Gap. She also held numerous leadership positions at Boeing. She joined Tyson Foods in 2017, where she first served as general counsel and secretary, then as chief legal officer and secretary, global governance and corporate affairs, and most recently as president, international of Tyson Foods.
In her role leading Tyson Foods $2.5-billion international business, she oversaw 19,000 team members operating in 16 countries and serving customers in more than 140 countries. At Boeing, she held leadership roles in law, corporate development, and strategy, and served as chief counsel for global law affairs and the commercial airplanes and aviation services divisions.
