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Gerald L. Storch joined Toys "R" Us, Inc. in February 2006, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In this capacity, he is responsible for leveraging the strength of the Toys "R" Us brand and positioning the global franchise for growth over the long term.
Prior to joining Toys "R" Us, Mr. Storch was Vice Chairman of Target Corporation. He joined Target in 1993 as Senior Vice President of Strategy, and served in roles of increasing seniority over the next 12 years.
While at Target, his broad responsibilities included overall strategy, supply chain, the Internet business, technology services, financial services, guest relationship management and market research, the six sigma program, and mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Storch was also instrumental in developing strategies and overseeing execution for Target Corporation's department store portfolio, including leading the turnaround at Marshall Field's and the subsequent sales of Marshall Field's and Mervyn's.
Mr. Storch has a track record of building growth businesses, including leading the development and growth of the SuperTarget grocery strategy and the highly successful target.com business, and initiating and growing the financial services business.
Prior to joining Target, Mr. Storch was a partner at McKinsey & Company, specializing in retail and financial services.
He holds B.A., J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Harvard University | 