How Target’s CIO Brett Craig is Leveraging Generative AI and Innovation to Transform Retail Technology

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

898: Target’s decade-long experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) has primed the company to fully leverage the transformative potential of Generative AI. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Brett Craig, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Target. They discuss the pivotal role of Generative AI in transforming retail and how technology has evolved to become a defining element in enhancing customer and employee experiences. Brett shares his journey from various roles within Target, including merchandising and finance, to his current role as CIO, where he leads the company’s technology strategy. The episode also delves into Target’s culture of innovation, highlighting initiatives like demo days, hackathons, and 50 Days of Learning that empower technologists to drive progress. Tune in to learn how Brett and his team are shaping the future of retail technology at Target.

Also available on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/mTufppafzC4

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This episode is sponsored by Amazon WorkSpaces.