"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. I look forward to joining the leadership team to build on that legacy, and to support Target's winning strategy and sustainable growth for years to come."
Tu has experience leading numerous critical corporate functions, including law, ethics and compliance, government affairs, internal audit, food safety, quality assurance and corporate affairs. She 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.
Tu 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. She also brings substantial global experience, having led multi-billion-dollar businesses, building and developing international legal teams, and leading corporate development and strategy functions.
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.
