Brian Cornell

Chairman at YUM! BRANDS, INC.

Net worth: 40 M $ as of 28/02/2026

67 year

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Brian C.
Cornell is Executive Chairman at Target Corp.
since 2026.
Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Yum!.
Brands, Inc. since 2018.
Director at Catalyst, Inc., National Retail Federation, Inc. since 2021, Retail Industry Leaders Association since 2020, The Consumer Goods Forum, The National Museum of African American History & Culture, Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History, and Member at Grocery Manufacturers Association.
Formerly Chief Executive Officer at PepsiCo Americas Foods from 2012 to 2014, Chief Executive Officer at Michaels Stores, Inc. from 2007 to 2009, President, Chief Executive Officer & EVP at Sam's West, Inc. from 2009 to 2010, Director at The Home Depot, Inc. in 2009, Independent Director at Polaris Inc. from 2013 to 2015, Director at Centerplate, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, Director at OfficeMax LLC from 2004 to 2007, Director at Kirin Tropicana, Inc. from 1996 to 2001, Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President at Safeway, Inc. from 2004 to 2007, Executive Vice President at Walmart, Inc. in 2012.
Education includes undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1981.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
TARGET CORPORATION 0.08%	11/03/2026	3,48,187 ( 0.08% )	40 M $	28/02/2026
YUM! BRANDS, INC. 0%	06/02/2026	452 ( 0% )	76 008 $	28/02/2026

Latest news about Brian Cornell

20/25/20	Target: Michael Fiddelke to become CEO in February 2026
20/25/20	From intern to top boss -- who is Michael Fiddelke, Target's new CEO	RE
20/25/20	Target Shares Tumble After Posting Another Quarter of Falling Sales	DJ
20/25/20	Target names Michael Fiddelke to succeed Brian Cornell as CEO	RE
20/25/20	Target stock slumps after retailer names insider Fiddelke to CEO role	RE

Brian Cornell active positions

Companies	Position	Start
TARGET CORPORATION	Chairman	12/08/2014
YUM! BRANDS, INC.	Chairman	19/11/2018
Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History The Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History explores the materials inside cellphones, introduces the people involved in their production, and examines the impact of phones on our lives and connection to the natural world. The private company is based in Washington. The museum offers education, research, and exhibits that delve into the story of our planet and life on Earth. Visitors can engage in art-making, exploration, and play, while supporting the museum's efforts to educate curious minds about the wonders of the natural world.	Director/Board Member	-
National Retail Federation, Inc. National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a retail trade association	Director/Board Member	29/01/2021
The Consumer Goods Forum The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association	Director/Board Member	-
Catalyst, Inc. Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and advisory services	Director/Board Member	-
The National Museum of African American History & Culture The National Museum of African American History & Culture Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates a museum devoted to the documentation of African American life	Director/Board Member	-
Retail Industry Leaders Association Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership organization for retailers	Director/Board Member	27/01/2020
Grocery Manufacturers Association Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Represents grocery manufacturers	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	27
The Home Depot, Inc. The Home Depot, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Retails building materials, décor and hardware	Retail Trade
Michaels Stores, Inc. Michaels Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores	Retail Trade
Polaris Inc. Polaris Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and off-road utility vehicles	Consumer Durables
Safeway, Inc. Safeway, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates offline and online grocery stores	Retail Trade
Walmart, Inc. Walmart, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates retail and wholesale stores & e-Commerce websites that sells grocery, general merchandise, health and wellness products	Retail Trade
Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc. Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures distilled potable alcoholic drinks	Distribution Services
Yum! Brands, Inc. Yum! Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and franchises quick-service restaurants	Consumer Services
Centerplate, Inc. Centerplate, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Provides food and hospitality services to sports, convention centers, and entertainment venues	Consumer Services
Target Corp. Target Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates department and discount stores	Retail Trade
Sam's West, Inc. Sam's West, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online department stores	Retail Trade
Pepsi-Cola North America Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets beverage products	Consumer Non-Durables
University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
OfficeMax LLC OfficeMax LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes office products	Distribution Services
The Culinary Institute of America, Inc. The Culinary Institute of America, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Catalyst, Inc. Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and advisory services	Commercial Services
National Retail Federation, Inc. National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a retail trade association	Commercial Services
Retail Industry Leaders Association Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership organization for retailers	Commercial Services
Grocery Manufacturers Association Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Represents grocery manufacturers	Commercial Services
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. /Korean Ops/ Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. /Korean Ops/ Department StoresRetail Trade Operates a chain of retail stores and department stores	Retail Trade
YMCA of Greater New York YMCA of Greater New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a community service organization	Commercial Services
Tropicana International
The Consumer Goods Forum The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association	Commercial Services
PepsiCo Americas Foods PepsiCo Americas Foods Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures snack foods.	Consumer Non-Durables
Kirin Tropicana, Inc.
The National Museum of African American History & Culture The National Museum of African American History & Culture Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates a museum devoted to the documentation of African American life	Consumer Services
Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History The Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History explores the materials inside cellphones, introduces the people involved in their production, and examines the impact of phones on our lives and connection to the natural world. The private company is based in Washington. The museum offers education, research, and exhibits that delve into the story of our planet and life on Earth. Visitors can engage in art-making, exploration, and play, while supporting the museum's efforts to educate curious minds about the wonders of the natural world.
Polaris Industries, Inc. Polaris Industries, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures transportation equipment	Producer Manufacturing