Gap, Inc., the parent company of Athleta, Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic, appointed Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
With over three decades of leadership experience, Gerson joined the UMPG in 2015. She has led the signings of musical artists such as Adele, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Coldplay, and spearheaded the acquisitions of the catalogs of Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond and Sting. She also serves on the boards of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ancestry.com, Project Healthy Minds, and the National Music Publishers Association. She is also a co-founder of the nonprofit She Is The Music.
“Jody is a cultural force in her own right,” said Richard Dickson, president and CEO of Gap, Inc. “Her insights into fashiontainment – our platform at the intersection of fashion, music and celebrity – are unmatched. At Gap, Inc., we’ve always believed that style is a form of storytelling, and Jody’s ability to amplify voices and shape cultural moments will be invaluable as we continue redefining what it means to be an iconic, purpose-led house of brands.”
“Jody’s ability to connect culture and commerce is exactly what makes her such a dynamic leader,” said Mayo A. Shattuck III, Chair of the Board, Gap Inc. “Her vision and creativity will help us strengthen our brands’ resonance with the next generation of consumers.”
“Gap Inc. has long been a cultural icon, bridging fashion, music, and identity. I’m honored to join Gap, Inc.’s Board of Directors and excited to bring my perspective and experience in the creative industries to the table. Equally, I’m energized to support Richard Dickson’s vision and draw inspiration from Gap’s remarkable renaissance as a brand that’s become synonymous with the culture of music,” said Gerson.
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