Andrea Zimmerman
Enterprise leader driving strategic outcomes through a global team
- Role
- SVP & President Target in India at Target
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrea Zimmerman
As president of Target in India (TII), I lead a multi-disciplinary team of more than 5,500 team members delivering tech, data and core business capabilities help accelerate Target’s growth. My focus is on scaling TII as a world-class global capability center (GCC) and advancing strategic initiatives that enable transformative retail solutions for the enterprise.With a background in human resources, my leadership approach is deeply shaped by a belief that strong culture and team and strong performance go hand in hand. I prioritize building inclusive, high-performing teams and unbeatable workplace culture, with an ambition to position TII as an employer of choice across the GCC and retail ecosystem.I am passionate about the role India and GCCs play in shaping the future of global business. I actively engage with industry forums, partners, and stakeholders to help advance this agenda and strengthen India’s position as a strategic innovation and capability hub.
Experience
SVP & President Target in India
Nov 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Lead a multidisciplinary organization of 5,500+ team members across technology, data, and core business functions, including merchandising, marketing and digital, supply chain, finance, HR operations, and properties. Set the long-term vision to mature TII’s capabilities as a strategic global capability center (GCC), driving enterprise-wide initiatives that deliver transformative retail solutions and accelerate growth for Target.• Advance TII’s evolution as a high-impact GCC through capability building, scale, and deep integration with global teams• Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture, positioning TII as an employer of choice across the GCC and retail ecosystem, recognized by multiple industry benchmarks and awards, including Best Company to Work For in India (Blind), LinkedIn Top Company (Retail & FMCG), Top GBS Employers and Top Employers for Tech Talent (Everest Group), and Best Companies for Women in India (Avtar & Seramount), Finkelstein Awards for Data Engineering Excellence, 50 Best Firms for Data Scientists to Work by Analytics India Magazine
Education
Claremont School of Theology
MA, Religion/Religious Studies
2002 — 2004
Hiram College
BA, Religion/Religious Studies, Writing, Political Science
1998 — 2002
UMN Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Leadership
2014 — 2017
Skills
- Performance Management
- Technical Recruiting
- Interviews
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Design
- Fmla
- Employee Benefits
- Interviewing
- Hiring
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Personnel Management
- Workforce Planning
- Talent Management
- HR Policies
- Process Improvement
- Management
- Team Building
- Labor Relations
- Onboarding
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Relations
- Strategy
- Succession Planning
- Team Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Human Resources
- Leadership
- Workers Compensation
- Coaching
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