Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Kenneth A. Macke
Dayton Hudson Corporation
1983–1994
1983–1994
Dayton Hudson Corporation
1983–1994
1983–1994
Macke oversaw a period of growth and expansion for the company. During his CEO tenure, the revenues of Dayton Hudson tripled – from $6.5 billion in 1983 to $19.2 billion in 1994. The number of retail locations also expanded dramatically during this time period – from 350 to over 900. Macke achieved some of his greatest success with the growth and development of Target Stores, which has become one of the nation’s largest discount retailers.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1938
- Birthplace: Iowa
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Drake University