The Gymboree Corp. appointed Daniel Griesemer as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective May 22, 2017.

Griesemer joins Gymboree after a successful five-year tenure leading Tilly’s, an action sports-inspired teen and young adult apparel retailer where he served as president and CEO.  Griesemer assumes his responsibilities from interim CEO Mark Weikel, who will continue his role as a member of the Board of Directors.

In addition to his experience at Tilly’s, Griesemer previously served as president and CEO at Coldwater Creek, a women’s clothier, and held executive leadership positions at Gap Inc., GapKids and Gap Inc. International division.  Griesemer began his career with Macy’s Stores.