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Gap Inc. Appoints Jody Gerson to Board of Directors
Jody Gerson brings over 30 years of leadership in music and entertainment to Gap Inc.'s board, enhancing the company's cultural and creative strategy, Gap said.
- Effective September 15, 2025, Jody Gerson, who leads Universal Music Publishing Group as its chairman and CEO, joined the Board of Directors at Gap Inc.
- The appointment comes in the wake of Gap’s recent revival as a brand closely connected to music and fashion, highlighted by successful campaigns like the music-driven "Better in Denim."
- Gerson brings more than 30 years of leadership, having signed artists like Adele and Harry Styles and led acquisitions of Bob Dylan and Sting catalogs.
- Gap's Chair Mayo A. Shattuck III praised Jody for her unique talent in bridging cultural trends with business strategy, highlighting that this quality defines her as an influential leader who will drive the company’s appeal among younger consumers.
- Gerson's addition supports Gap's goal to redefine itself as a purpose-led brand by amplifying voices and shaping cultural moments through fashiontainment.
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Gap Inc. Appoints Jody Gerson to Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) today announced the appointment of Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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Gap appoints Universal Music Publishing chief Jody Gerson to board
Gap has appointed Jody Gerson, chairman and chief executive of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to its board of directors. Gerson, who joined UMPG in 2015, was the first woman to lead a global music publisher. She has signed artists including Adele, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Coldplay, and oversaw acquisitions of catalogues from Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond and Sting. She also serves on the boards of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Ini…
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