About
Ron Johnson is a retailer known for creating the Apple Store and for introducing design-focused products at Target. He is the author of SHOP DIFFERENT: HOW RETAIL REVEALED APPLE'S GENIUS, scheduled for publication by HarperCollins on September 22, 2026. He operates Ron Johnson Communications Inc.
Founder at Enjoy Technology
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Experience
- Ron Johnson Communications Inc.Authorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Enjoy Technology, Inc.Chief Executive Officercurrent2014 — present
- Ermenegildo Zegna GroupBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- The MeltBoard Membercurrent2014 — present
- Philz CoffeeBoard Membercurrent2012 — present
- JCPenneyChief Executive Officer2011 — 2013
- AppleSenior Vice President, Retail2000 — 2011
- TargetVice President of Merchandising, Target Stores1985 — 1999
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ron Johnson?
- Ron Johnson is a retailer known for creating the Apple Store and for introducing design-focused products at Target. He is the author of SHOP DIFFERENT: HOW RETAIL REVEALED APPLE'S GENIUS, scheduled for publication by HarperCollins on September 22, 2026. He operates Ron Johnson Communications Inc.
- Where does Ron Johnson work?
- Ron Johnson is Founder of Enjoy Technology.
- What companies did Ron Johnson found?
- Ron Johnson founded Enjoy Technology.
- Where did Ron Johnson go to school?
- Ron Johnson studied at Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Stanford University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics).
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