Target Corporation, the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, has announced Don Liu as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, effective August 22, 2016. Liu will be replacing Tim Baer, who is to retire in July next year after his 23 years of venture with the company. Baer will serve in an advisory role for the next 12 months, supporting Liu’s transition to Target.
Commenting on the appointment, Brian Cornell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company said, “I look forward to having on board Don with our team. His extensive legal expertise as well as his deep business acumen will help us continue to navigate the increasingly complex business environment with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.” Liu will oversee all the legal matters, corporate governance and Government affairs of the company.
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Liu with his extensive professional affiliations joins Target from Xerox Corporation, where he served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since 2007. There also he had responsibilities similar to Target.
On joining Target, Liu said, “I am privileged to join Target as general counsel. Joining the organization will provide me with an incredible opportunity to bring my passion for the law to one of the great retail companies in America. I look forward to building Target’s business and positively impacting its reputation.”
