Amanda Nusz is Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Essentials and Beauty at Target, where she leads strategic initiatives in the essentials and beauty categories to drive growth and innovation. With over 25 years of experience at Target, Ms. Nusz has held senior leadership roles focused on strategic planning, brand development, and global operational leadership. She developed the billion-dollar Cat & Jack clothing brand and spearheaded Target Forward, the company’s enterprise-wide sustainability strategy. Prior to her current position, Ms. Nusz has held various roles in human resources and merchandising across multiple categories, including health and beauty, baby essentials, kids’, and women’s apparel. In 2003, she was integral in working with Isaac Mizrahi for Target and has partnered with globally recognized designers, including Alexander McQueen.
 
Ms. Nusz is also deeply involved in social impact initiatives, including her work with The Link to support youth experiencing poverty and homelessness and her role on the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety board. Currently, she serves on the board of the Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting artisans and their communities.