Gap Announces Departure of Gap Brand President

Executive Summary

• On February 20, Gap Inc. announced that Jeff Kirwan, President and CEO of the Gap brand, would leave the company.
• In the interim, Brent Hyder, current EVP of Global Talent and Sustainability for Gap Inc., will oversee the brand. Hyder previously served as COO of the Gap brand and as VP and General Manager of Gap Japan, leading all aspects of the business in Japan.
• Kirwan has served as President and CEO of the Gap brand since December 2014. He joined the company in April 2007 and previously held various roles at Gap China, Old Navy and Old Navy Canada.