Announced as Minnesota United FC’s next Chief Executive Officer, Christina Hennington brings to the club nearly 30 years of experience leading large, complex organizations across retail, strategy and technology.
Before joining MNUFC in 2026, Hennington spent more than two decades at Target, most recently serving as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, where she led enterprise strategy and growth initiatives that generated more than $30 billion in growth. There, Hennington held leadership roles across merchandising, product development and capability development throughout her tenure, building a track record in stakeholder engagement, partnerships and organizational governance.
Hennington's leadership has been widely recognized across the retail and technology industries, including honors such as Merchandiser of the Year and inclusion among the Most Influential Women in Retail.
She currently serves on the boards of THOR Industries and Feeding America, and is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. Hennington holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.