Two Proven Leaders to Oversee Gap Inc. Global Supply Chain
Responsibilities
Gap
Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that Sonia Syngal has been selected
as Old Navy’s global president, effective immediately, to lead the
brand’s continued reinvention of the value space with quality,
accessible fashion for everyone. She will continue to report to Gap Inc.
Chief Executive Officer Art Peck.
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During her 12 year Gap Inc. tenure, Syngal has been a key driver in
evolving the company’s product-to-market model, and held leadership
roles where she honed her expertise in managing retail operations,
driving growth, and bringing brand experiences to life for customers.
The appointment marks Syngal’s return to Old Navy where she served as
senior vice president of the brand’s International division in 2013,
until being tapped to lead Gap Inc.’s enterprise-wide global supply
chain.
“Sonia is an inspiring leader with a proven track record leading
transformation and driving product-to-market innovations,” said Art
Peck, chief executive officer, Gap Inc. “Following a comprehensive
search, I’m confident Sonia is the right leader to enable Old Navy to
realize its substantial, long-term growth potential.”
Most recently, Syngal served as executive vice president of Global
Supply Chain and Product Operations for Gap Inc., responsible for
managing all aspects of global sourcing, logistics and product
operations across all of Gap Inc.’s brands and channels. In this role,
Syngal worked closely with Old Navy leadership to develop the company’s
newly evolved product-to-market model designed to increase speed and
flexibility, while delivering brand-right product in a systematic,
repeatable way across the enterprise.
“Old Navy is truly changing the value space with great design and
quality apparel that the whole family loves, and I can't wait to focus
my energy on continuing to deliver that promise for our customers,” said
Syngal. “How we continue to transform our product engine, focused on
balancing amazing product with operational excellence, will be key to
unlocking Old Navy’s next phase of growth.”
Before her time at Old Navy, Syngal led Gap and Banana Republic’s
European business for nearly two years, and spent almost three years
driving the international divisions for Gap Outlet and Banana Republic
Factory Stores. She also held various vice president-level roles across
the company’s global sourcing organization for four years. Prior to
joining Gap Inc., Syngal had a successful career in Fortune 500
companies having spent 10 years at Sun Microsystems and six years at
Ford Motor Company.
Jill Stanton, who served as interim leader for Old Navy, will serve as a
strategic advisor to support a seamless transition as Syngal takes the
helm. Additionally, the company announced that two seasoned executives
will oversee Gap Inc.’s global supply chain and logistics functions.
Effective immediately, Michael Yee, will serve as executive vice
president, Global Supply Chain, Sourcing and Production and Shawn
Curran, as executive vice president, Global Supply Chain Logistics and
Product Operations. Both Yee and Curran will report to Peck and join the
senior leadership team.
“We want to thank Jill for her leadership through this transition and
for all she’s done in building a strong product team,” said Peck. “I
look forward to working with Michael and Shawn in their new
roles and continuing to leverage their expertise across the enterprise.”
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing, accessories,
and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Gap,
Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, and Intermix brands. Fiscal year
2015 net sales were $15.8 billion. Gap Inc. products are available for
purchase in more than 90 countries worldwide through about 3,300
company-operated stores, over 400 franchise stores, and e- commerce
sites. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
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