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Gap Inc. Names Chris Blakeslee as President and CEO of Athleta

PUBLIC · GAPJul 24, 2023

Company

Gap

San FranciscoManufacturingE CommerceFashionRetailLifestyle

Description

Gap Inc. today announced that it is appointing Chris Blakeslee as the new President and CEO of Athleta, joining the company August 7. In this role, Blakeslee will drive strategic growth for the portfolio's nearly $1.5 billion1 women's active and lifestyle brand, and certified B Corporation, building on the foundation of Athleta's product innovation and its mission to ignite a community of active, healthy, confident women and girls who empower each other to reach their true potential through the 'Power of She.' Blakeslee joins a strong and dedicated Athleta leadership team, including Chief Creative Officer, Julia Leach, who was appointed in May to clearly and consistently articulate the brand voice and vision across all its touch points.

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Gap Inc. Names Chris Blakeslee as President and CEO of Athleta (July 24, 2023). Gap is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

What did Gap announce on July 24, 2023?
Gap Inc. today announced that it is appointing Chris Blakeslee as the new President and CEO of Athleta, joining the company August 7. In this role, Blakeslee will drive strategic growth for the portfolio's nearly $1.5 billion1 women's active and lifestyle brand, and certified B Corporation, building on the foundation of Athleta's product innovation and its mission to ignite a community of active, healthy, confident...
What does Gap do?
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.
Where is Gap based?
Gap is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Revlon (August 25, 2023), Kontoor Brands (July 20, 2023), Kering (July 28, 2023) and Ponto (July 14, 2023) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Gap.

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Company

Gap

Location

Two Folsom Street

San Francisco, California, United States

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Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet. Gap Inc. products are available worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2023 net sales were $14.9 billion.

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