People: 3M Co (MMM.N)

Mr. Robert J. Ulrich is Independent Director of 3M Company. He is Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Target Corporation, an operator of format general merchandise and food discount stores. Mr. Ulrich began his retailing career as a merchandising trainee in Target's department store division (Dayton Hudson) in 1967 and advanced through various management positions. He became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Target Stores in 1987 and was elected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Target Corporation in 1994. Mr. Ulrich retired as Target's Chief Executive Officer on May 1, 2008, and retired as Chairman of the Board on January 31, 2009. Mr. Ulrich's bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota.