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US' Gap Inc appoints Eric Chan & Amy Thompson to top roles

15 Jan '24
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Eric Chan (L) and Amy Thompson. Pic: PR Newswire
Eric Chan (L) and Amy Thompson. Pic: PR Newswire

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  • US-based Gap Inc has appointed Eric Chan as chief business and strategy officer and Amy Thompson as chief people officer.
  • Chan, formerly CFO of the LA Clippers, brings over 20 years of experience from various roles in Fortune 500 companies and startups.
  • Thompson, with 25 years of experience, previously served as chief people officer at Mattel.
Gap Inc has announced the appointment of Eric Chan as chief business and strategy officer and Amy Thompson as chief people officer. Both leaders will join Gap Inc's executive leadership team and report to Gap Inc president and chief executive officer, Richard Dickson.

Chan, with over 20 years of experience in financial and operational leadership, has worked in various roles including CFO of the LA Clippers. His background includes experience in both Fortune 500 companies and startups. Before his role at the LA Clippers, Chan was the COO at The Bouqs Company and earlier, the CFO at Loot Crate.

Thompson, with her extensive 25 years of experience, has been instrumental in driving cultural change in various high-profile companies and brands. Her previous roles include chief people officer at Mattel. She has garnered recognition from notable organisations such as Forbes and the Great Place to Work Institute. Thompson succeeds Sheila Peters as chief people officer at Gap Inc, following Peters' tenure since 2020.

"Eric Chan and Amy Thompson will play a critical role in solidifying our foundation as we redefine Gap Inc for a new era – one where operational rigour becomes a consistent cornerstone of strength for us, bolstered by best-in-class talent and a culture of creativity—all paving the way for brand reinvigoration and cultural relevance," said Dickson.

"There is so much potential in Gap Inc's portfolio of iconic brands, and I'm excited to join the team at such a pivotal moment in the company's history," said Chan. "I look forward to working alongside Gap Inc. leadership to develop and execute against our strategic agenda."

"I have long admired Gap Inc for its dedication to its teams, customers, and the communities it serves," Thompson said. "I look forward to working hand in hand with leadership to empower and energise the organisation, creating a culture that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and purpose, that will serve as a strong foundation in this exciting new era."

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