Target Corp. picked current senior vice president of finance, John Mulligan, to succeed retiring Chief Financial Officer Doug Scovanner, effective April 1.<br /><br />Mr. Scovanner announced his retirement in November after 17 years in the role, marking the third departure of a senior executive in a month. Target in October announced the departure of Michael Francis, chief marketing officer and head of Target's Canadian entry, and said Steve Eastman, head of its online unit, left the company to pursue other opportunities.<br /><br />Mr. Mulligan, 46 years old, has held leadership positions in finance, Target.com and human resources during his 16 years with the company.<br /><br />Mr. Scovanner will remain with the company in a part-time capacity until early November to support Target's board and executive leadership.