Gap Inc. Confirms Nancy Green as President and CEO of Old Navy
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) has appointed Nancy Green as the President and CEO of Old Navy, the company's largest brand. Green has been the interim head since March and previously served as President and Chief Creative Officer. Under her leadership, Old Navy has achieved significant growth, including a billion-dollar Active and Fleece business and enhanced omni-channel experiences. Green's experience includes leading Athleta's growth from $250 million to nearly $1 billion. She joins the senior leadership team reporting to Gap Inc.'s CEO, Sonia Syngal.
- Appointment of Nancy Green as President and CEO of Old Navy is expected to drive growth.
- Old Navy has successfully grown its billion-dollar Active and Fleece business under Green's leadership.
- Green's track record at Athleta showcases her capability to scale brands significantly.
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced the appointment of Nancy Green as the President and CEO of Old Navy, the company’s largest brand. Green will report to Sonia Syngal, CEO of Gap Inc. and will serve on the company’s senior leadership team. Green has served as interim head of Old Navy since March and was previously President and Chief Creative Officer of the brand.
“Nancy is a visionary leader who brings deep customer empathy to her role every day. She has led the brand through one of the most challenging periods in its 26-year history, and the team has delivered strong results through compelling creative and product execution,” said Sonia Syngal, CEO, Gap Inc. “Under Nancy’s purpose-led leadership, the brand has grown a formidable billion-dollar Active and Fleece business, launched new omni-channel experiences, and doubled down on Old Navy’s promise to welcome everyone through fun, fashion, family and value. I look forward to watching her and the team further grow the brand and its social impact at a time when it matters most.”
“I’m thrilled to lead Old Navy – a brand that serves millions of customers with strong values that plays an important role in serving the needs of millions of families and communities,” said Nancy Green, President and CEO of Old Navy. “Old Navy has always stood for the democracy of style, and we have the unique ability and scale to bring that mission to life in how we deliver new product, experiences and style to customers of all sizes, shapes and backgrounds. I am so proud to have the opportunity to lead this team into the future.”
Prior to joining Old Navy in August 2019, Green served as President and CEO of Athleta where she helped grow the brand from
Green serves on the Board of Directors of Allbirds, as well as the Gap Foundation Board of Trustees, and is a council member of the women’s executive leadership organization C200. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix, Janie and Jack, and Hill City brands. Fiscal year 2019 net sales were
About Old Navy
Old Navy is a global apparel and accessories brand that makes current American essentials accessible to every family. Originated in 1994, the brand celebrates the democracy of style through on-trend, playfully optimistic, affordable and high-quality products. A division of San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), Old Navy brings a fun, energizing shopping environment to its customers in more than 1,200 stores around the world. For more information, please visit www.oldnavy.com.
